MANASOTA TRACK CLUB. Faces at the Races INSIDE. Serving Manatee & Sarasota Counties PAUL COUZELIS. Renew your membership online at

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1 40 YEARS OF FUN AND PARTICIPATION Serving Manatee & Sarasota Counties VOLUME 33, NUMBER 10 October 2015 INSIDE 03 President s Perspective 04 Minutes 06 Treasurer s Report 11 At The Races 14 Coach Tips 18 The Hot Spot 16 Events 18 Group Runs More than 1,700 people Like us on facebook! Won t you Like us too? Renew your membership online at imathlete.com/events/mtc PAUL COUZELIS Faces at the Races By Guy Ealey Whenever I set up an interview with someone for a Faces at the Races article, I know that I will be amazed by some new bit of information that I will learn about the individual s life. I have known Paul Couzelis since he and Nancy settled into retirement here in Sarasota in I knew Paul had owned a business, and that it involved setting up fitness facilities and programs for major corporations around the country. Needing to draw out background information for this article, I began to ask the usual questions, when did you first start running, and why? A whole lifetime unfolded from that one question! Paul was a volunteer at a YMCA in Springfield, MA in 1959 at age 16. He started running on the indoor track (29 laps to a mile!) What a beginning! Paul worked fulltime while attending Springfield College, serving as youth director at the YMCA. Springfield College had a major known as PE Y that served him well; he went on to work full time from as fitness director at the Cambridge, MA YMCA. From there, Paul continued on for his Masters Degree at Springfield in exercise physiology. While working at the Cambridge Y, there were several people in his fitness classes who were destined to become significant to the growth of the fitness industry which was just beginning to become a major part of American life. One of those was the owner of an orthopedic shoe company called New Balance Shoes. Paul Kidd would bring prototype shoes in for the guys to try. According to Wikipedia, his efforts resulted in the Trackster, the world s first running shoe made with a ripple sole. Soon after, he sold New Balance Shoe Company and retired to Florida. Paul Couzelis completed his masters degree, and applied for a teaching Fellowship at Kent State University. He received a call from the dean saying that they were declining his application. Disappointing, but not a surprise. However, instead they gave him a much more prestigious National Science Foundation Fellowship, that paid for everything. Continued on page 9 1

2 PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT: manasotatrackclub.org Webmasters: Don Marshall Patti Connors New Balance Sarasota 1872 Stickney Point Rd. Sarasota newbalancesarasota.com New Balance University Park 8204 Tourist Center Drive off University Pkwy newbalancesarasota.com Fleet Feet Sports 711 S. Osprey Ave. Sarasota fleetfeetsarasota.com Fit 2 Run University Park 8123 Cooper Creek Blvd. University Park fit2run.com Fit 2 Run Sarasota 1400 Main St. Sarasota fit2run.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS President/Newsletter Editor Kimmy Collister-Sterns: ; mtckimmy@gmail.com Vice President Kristy Ochsendorf: ; kbooth9@gmail.com Secretary Jan McNutt: ; mcnuttfour@verizon.net Treasurer Jackie Messmer: runjnke@verizon.net Board Members Patti Brustad: ; edugatorpatti@gmail.com Jan Carpenter: ; jan.carpenter@ymail.com Chris DeLeonardo: ; deleonardoc@gmail.com Margaret Good: margaretgood@me.com Tom Flanagan: ; tomflan1@verizon.net Mark Kowalski: ; markkowalski70.3@gmail.com Mariale Ryff: ; mariale.ryff@gmail.com Michael Shaughnessy: ; michaelshaughnessy@ymail.com Cindi Wozniak: wozniakhome@verizon.net Membership Renewals/Address Changes Jenna O Horan: johoran@gmail.com Webmasters Don Marshall: sarasotadon@msn.com Patti Connors: ; patticonnors@outlook.com Equipment Manager Tom Flanagan: ; tomflan1@verizon.net Out of Town Race Results Tom Chambers: tchambers1@verizon.net Tom Depenbrock: MTC/New Balance Racing series coordinator Charlie Roediger: croed90503@aol.com Bill s Beer Run Race Directors Kimmy Collister-Sterns: ; mtckimmy@gmail.com Liz Moneymaker: lizmoneymaker@gmail.com Scholarship Committee Chair Steve Crane: ; run4yourlife1@aol.com Summer Beach Run coordinator Jan Carpenter: ; jan.carpenter@ymail.com Newsletter information Newsletter Contributions All items to be included in the newsletter (articles, comments, race results, photos, etc.) should be submitted to the editor by the 15th of the month for inclusion in the next newsletter. submissions are appreciated. Please keep articles to one page due to the high cost of printing. Longer articles will be included in the online newsletter on the track club web site. Race Flyers All race flyers must be approved (Contact Vice Pres.) and prepaid (mail $60 fee to P.O. Box 5696, Sarasota, FL 34277). After approval, deliver 350 copies to First Edition Printing by the 15th of the month for inclusion in the next newsletter. Call to make arrangements for drop off or schedule a pickup. Please make flyers 8.5 X 11. To have your flyer included in the online version of the newsletter please a pdf of the flyer to mtckimmy@gmail.com Newsletter Assembly Newsletters are assembled each month at the Waldemere Fire Station at 6:00 P.M. on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month. Contact Candace Yelton for details. Newsletter Advertising Cards or inserts must be camera ready and must reach the editor by the 15th of the month for inclusion in the next newsletter. Continuing ads will be inserted monthly. To place or update an ad, please contact Kimmy Collister-Sterns: mtckimmy@gmail.com Ad RAtes: Size 1 month 6 months 1 Year Business Card $15 $75 $135 (3.675"w x 2.375"d) Quarter Page $30 $150 $270 (3.675"w x 4.8"d) Half Page $45 $225 $405 (7.5"w x 4.8 d) Full Page $60 $300 $540 (7.5"w x 9.75"d) Race Flyer $60 (8.5" x 11") Send payments to: MTC P.O. Box 5696, Sarasota, FL

3 President s Perspective You know you re not in Florida anymore when you re the oldest one at a group run. I found this out on a recent trip to San Francisco! On our vacation in San Fran, Kreg and I decided to join a local running store s group run. Being in unfamiliar territory, we figured this would be a good way to get to know the area plus they had an Altra demo for trail shoes, so Kreg was all over that (since they are hard to find on our area). They had a pretty good crowd for the run, probably 30 people or so. All of them way younger than us, and all so fit that they could be cover models for Runner s World! Already we knew, we d be bringing up the rear (which is nothing new to me) but then they busted out the map of the route... an easy 12-miler with an elevation gain of 2,300 feet!!!! (FYI, I just googled the elevation of the Ringling Bridge, it said 22.5 feet!) Are you kidding me!! We just laughed and figured this will be an adventure. Just do what we could and then head back. We started out with the group, the trailhead was about a mile down the road and we actually passed one person! (OK, she was nursing an injury from a marathon she ran the previous week, but we still passed her!) Once we hit that trail, IT got real!! So many steep uphills (we walked) and steep downhills (we ran, cautiously). We stayed on the trail for 1.5 miles, then headed back. It was definitely an experience and an eyeopener. Time to get back on track and start logging those bridge repeats! Our group run with an easy 12-miler! We hit several more trails during our trip, each one an adventure with amazing views! It s no wonder people get hooked on running the trails time to buy some trail shoes, Ragnar ATL here we come! See ya at the races, Kimmy mtckimmy@gmail.com Ringling Bridge Run Discount Code Use code: MTC16 to get the MTC member discount. ATTENTION: Membership renewal info: If your membeship is due to renew, you will be sent an reminder. Once your renewal has been received your new membership card will be sent to you. A pdf of the renewal form will be attached, you can also renew online at imathlete.com/events/mtc Invasix Fractora, Fractora Firm or TiteFX Invasix skin treatments are state of the art radiofrequency skin tightening, skin resurfacing and fat reduction treatments. Sheri Weinstein, MD Call Sarasota Wellness & Internal Medicine 2650 Bahia Vista Suite 102 Sarasota, FL VALUES MATTER America s Healthiest Grocery Store WFM.coM/valuesMatter st street downtown sarasota

4 Minutes Minutes of the Manasota Track Club September 2, 2015 Present: Kim Collister-Sterns, Jackie Messmer, Chris Deleonardo, Kristy Ochsendorf, Jan Carpenter, Mark Kowalski, Cindi Wozniak, Mariale Ryff, Mike Shaughnessy, Margaret Good Absent: Tom Flanagan, Patti Brustad, Jan McNutt Meeting called to order at 6:01 pm. Membership Report: Kim reported that there are 784 paid memberships, 1,498 total members. Treasurer Report: Jackie distributed the August report. Chris motioned for approval and Mark 2nd it. All voted approval. Upcoming Events: The newly sanctioned Run for the Fallen will be held on 9/12 at 7:30 in North Port. Jo Nicolosi is the race consultant. The MTC Relay Races and Picnic is 10/3. Margaret is the race representative. Main course food will be provided by Tijuana Flats with potluck for sides. Phillippi Shores 7K is 10/10. Bill s Beer Run is 10/25 and the Daiquiri Deck Deck to Deck is 11/15. Both of these events are sold out. The race director for the Run for the Nerds, scheduled to take place on 11/08, has not been in contact with the MTC consultants in regards to their needs and progress. Registration is not currently open. Cindi will attempt to contact him again to determine if the race will take place as planned. SUMMER BEACH RUN RECAP: We had 107 Beauty and the Beast teams, which was considerable more than last year. Thanks to Jan and Nancy for their time and efforts in organizing registration. Imagine School at Palmer Ranch has signed on to do the popsicles again next year. The county had several themed runs this year that helped increase the number of runners. BBR UPDATE: We currently have $18,000 in cash sponsors and around $18,000 in registrations. The overall number of sponsors is down. Shirt orders are waiting for the last of the sponsor comps to come in. The bibs have been printed. The pub run series will take place October 1, 8, and 15. The shirts have been ordered and Whole Foods is donating bags for these runners. Other Business: The two Riverview runners who requested funds for summer camp have arranged to complete the required volunteer hours. Kimmy contacted Community Haven and as part of the Giving Challenge our donation will be increased and a memorial will be put up to honor Doris Lovell. MTC will look into getting on the list of giving partners next year for the Community Foundation Giving Challenge event. IMAthlete is now set up to accept auto renewals. Meeting adjourned at 6:32. Kimmy made the motion, Chris 2nd it, and all voted to approve. Next meeting 10/7/2015, submitted by Cindi Wozniak Proud sponsor of the 2014 Bill s Beer Run!!! Casual atmosphere! Great food! Friendly service! Where the locals meet!!! 5765 Beneva Road Hand Made 8 oz Burgers - Fresh Catch Seafood Specials the AMAZING Skillet Mac & Cheese - PEI Mussels Live Maine Steamers - Maine Lobster Roll - Fresh Salads Something sure to please every palate! Please visit our website to take a peek at our full menu! srq.com Hours of Operation: Sunday thru Wednesday 11:00am 10:00pm Thursday thru Saturday 11:00am 11:00pm Locally owned and operated *** Bring in this ad and receive 10% off *** 4

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6 - Treasurer s Report as of August 31, 2015 Manasota Track Club, Inc. August 2015 Treasurer's Report As of August 31, 2015 Date Name Credit Debit Balance Bank of Commerce 42, /05/2015 BBR Sponsor-Membership-SBR donations 5, , /05/2015 Kim Collister 500 Summer Beach Runs Expenses , /15/2015 Florida State University 531 Scholarship award - Matthew Berman , /15/2015 First Edition Printing 402 Newsletter Printing - August , /15/2015 East Coast Humnane Society 430 Donations - Alison Booth , /17/2015 BBR Sponsors-registrations-membership 2, , /26/2015 BBR Sponsors-registrations-membership , /26/2015 New Gate School 430 Donations , /26/2015 Gulfgate Elementary 430 Donations 1, , /26/2015 Phillippi Shores Elementary 430 Donations , Total Bank of Commerce 8, , , Total Savings Account (Scholarship) 1, Total Checking/Savings 8, , , /07/ Interest-Savings, Short-term CD , /14/ Interest-Savings, Short-term CD , /20/ Interest-Savings, Short-term CD , , , , The Best 20 Minutes A Week You ll Ever Spend Main Street, Suite 110 Downtown-Sarasota Lake Osprey Drive Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Changing the Way You Look at Exercise...Forever! 6

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8 2015 RACING SERIES DATES January Ringling Bridge Run February 14 Scrub Jay 10k March 7 March 21 April 25 October 10 October 25 Springfest 12k Life in the Son 10k Run to Remember 5k Phillippi Shores 7k Bill s Beer Run December 5 Jingle & Jog 5k You must OPT IN to be eligible to earn points for the 2015 racing season. You can sign up anytime of the year. Once enrolled, you will start earning points. If you don t sign up then you do not get any points. To OPT-IN to the series Racing Series Questions? Charlie Roediger, 2015 New Balance/MTC Racing Series Coordinator at croed90503@aol.com Please put Racing Series Question in the subject line. 8

9 Faces at the races So, in 1975, armed with a PhD. in Exercise Physiology, the newly minted, Dr. Couzelis, encouraged by friends from Harvard Medical School and funded by the New York City YMCA, founded the New York Cardiovascular Health Institute (NYCHI). NYCHI developed large volume mobile cardiovascular risk factor screening services to help middle and older age adults safely begin exercise programs. NYCHI also educated and encouraged people to get involved in fitness activities. Corporations would contact NYCHI requesting assistance in developing and setting up programs and facilities to promote wellness for corporate employees. The New York City YMCA, in 1982, assisted Paul in the development of what became his very successful business that provided screening, programs, facilities, and professional staff to major corporations nationwide. The business, owned by Paul and a partner, started in his basement with his wife, Nancy keeping the books, and over the years evolved into a national company, MediFit Corporate Services. The two sold the business in December By that time MediFit had over 2,000 employees and 250 corporate programs and fitness centers across the US. Paul and Nancy Couzelis are MTC members. Nancy walks every Tuesday and Thursday with a group and volunteers at MTC events. Paul hasn t raced much this year, but will get back into racing with the cooler fall weather. He ran Boston, his first marathon, in 1968, can t remember his time. And, although he kept on running and racing throughout the years, he didn t run his second marathon until 30 years later in One marathon that year was Boston, but this time he had to qualify! All told, he ran 6 Bostons. His PR in the marathon, at age 58, was 3:15:30. He has run twenty plus marathons, his most recent being Disney and Space Coast since moving to Sarasota. At Space Coast, Paul was on his race plan until 24 miles, where he hit the wall! He finished in 4:25, but it got ugly! I knew Paul had made a major change in diet due to heart issues, so I asked about that. He said that shortly after he retired in 2008, he had feelings that things just weren t quite right. His background in cardiovascular physiology, and his awareness that he had a family history of heart issues, drove him to visit his cardiologist. As a result, three stents were placed in his coronary arteries and the docs put him on blood pressure medication and Lipitor for high cholesterol. Paul knew that with his family history, he would need to do an even better job with his diet to help ensure a long life. Paul was practically a vegetarian, and he exercised regularly. What else could he do? Well, after doing thorough research, in which his background and education served him well, he determined that the best thing he could do was adopt a totally plant based diet. As such, Paul eats no eggs, dairy products or foods that are derived from animal, fowl or fish. He will eat plant based substitutes, as long as they taste good (veggie-burgers and the like). He has reduced sugar intake to the minimum. The result of the dietary change is that he feels as good as he ever has, feels as much or more energy than at any time previous, and his doctors have eliminated most meds. He continues to have an annual physical exam. As has been his motivation throughout his life, Paul enjoys running and racing, but primarily to keep him in shape to do all of the other things that he enjoys doing. That includes such activities as hiking, climbing mountains, cycling long distances (in July, he cycled for two weeks in the Pyrenees mountains of France, riding several of the climbs used in the Tour de France). In October, he and Nancy will be cycling in Tuscany. Oh yes, Paul also drives a Porsche racing car on the course at the Sebring raceway and other major raceways such as the world famous Watkins Glen. He is a high performance race car driving instructor! Paul told me that he recently sold his Porsche GT3 following an aha moment on the race course. He said he glanced down at the speedometer (something a driver never does), and read 155 mph, from which he had to brake hard to enter a sharp turn. He said to Nancy I m going to sell the GT3. I m 71 years old, and I know my reaction time isn t what it used to be. On the wall of his office at home, is a beautiful picture of his white Porsche GT3, a 996 with a 3.6-liter flat six. The picture appeared in the March 2013 issue of Porsche Panorama. A wise man knows when it s time to slow down! But don t think that he is quitting, he is just planning to move to a lower horsepower Porsche. 9

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11 At the races Remember the Fallen 5k North Port, September 2015 By Kimmy Collister-Sterns jo nicolosi, nancy flanagan, and jan carpenter sherry storms & dave low Ed wolfe guy & val ealey kent wiley ricardo lomas 11

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14 Coach Tips Combo Workouts: By Kim Sheffield Here s a favorite training tip I learned over time: Combine your workouts into one. Variety in your workout can get you race ready. Instead of focusing on one training zone, (speed, stamina, endurance.) try to incorporate some or all zones into a training session. Combo workouts. They prepare you for race like situations and add some change to your routine! Here are some examples: A. 3mile threshold run (threshold pace is approx seconds slower 5k pace per mile). Short jog recovery, regroup. 5k pace Cool down. B. 4x faster than your 5k pace with 1:30-2min. recovery. (5k pace per mile/break it down). Run 5-7 minutes at Threshold pace. 4x400m like above. Run 5-7 min. at Threshold pace 4x400m like above. Note: Switch it up throughout the workout. Fast running/ 10k pace running/ Fast running / 10k pace running. C. hard effort minutes run easy progressing to a steady effort. 2-4x hard effort. (200m recovery b/n each 200m) There are MANY possibilities to change up your workouts. Have some fun! Are Stiffness and Tightness Slowing You Down? We Want To Keep You On (The) Track! Active Release Technique Soft Tissue Treatment For All Joints Most patients see results in 3-6 visits CONTEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE CARE 4678 Fruitville Road, Sarasota Cat Martin, DC l Christian Carson, DC Also offering A.I.S. Active Isolated Stretching Muscle Lengthening and Fascial Release Melinda Zarzycki 14

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16 A proud sponsor and member of the Manasota Track Club for years! Thank you for your continued support and referrals Main Street, Sarasota, Florida Thinking about selling? Give me a call for a FREE market analysis of your property. LINDA M. DRIGGS CLHMS, REALTOR Celebrating 20 years as a top agent with Michael Saunders & Company and #1 Top Producing Agent in the #1 office, Main Street, 2003, 2011 and 2012! Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker FIVE STAR BEST IN CLIENT SATISFACTION REAL ESTATE AGENT SARASOTA MAGAZINE If your property is currently listed with another broker please do not consider this a solicitation Events October 3rd MTC Team Challenge & Picnic Tom Flanagan October 10th Phillippi Shores 7k Tom Flanagan October 25th 27th annual Bill s beer run Tom Flanagan November 26th Toy/Pie Run Dave siegwald December 5th Jingle & Jog 5k Dave burke January 16th Ringling Bridge Run Chris DeLeonardo January 23rd MTC Banquet Kimmy Collister-Sterns January 24th Suncoast Half Marathon Patti Brustad January 30th Achieva Run for Good Patti Brustad February 13th Scrub Jay 5k & 10k Jim Julian February 20th MTC Ultra 25k & 50k Dave siegwald Tim & Anne Marie Paradiso Cell: (941) (941) paradisereality@comcast.net annemarieparadiso@gmail.com March 6th Doggie Bones 5k & 10k Jan Carpenter April 2nd Mote Turtle Run Kimmy Collister-Sterns Tim & Anne Marie Paradiso Cell: (941) (941) paradisereality@comcast.net annemarieparadiso@gmail.com Tim & Anne Marie Paradiso Cell: (941) (941) paradisereality@comcast.net annemarieparadiso@gmail.com 16

17 Welcome New members DeYoung Family Matt Sandburg Regnier Family Julie Sidhu Jennifer Fritz Johnson Family NEXT MTC BOARD MEETING & NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Racehl Knipfer Lisa Hutchins David Tomchinsky Toler Family Chan Robbins Next MTC Board meeting will be held at the Fire Station, located one block east of US 41 on Waldemere Street (east of Sarasota Memorial Hospital). The Meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M. Newsletter assembly occurs at the same location and time on Wednesday, November 4, DREW RUSSELL GRI, REALTOR drewrussell.com Going the Extra Mile for Buyers & Sellers DREWRUSSELL.COM As a marathon runner and Realtor, Drew Russell is no stranger to achieving remarkable goals. Contact him today to get on the track to success S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL

18 Group Runs SARASOTA AREA TRAINING & Group RUNS Mondays 6:00 am Downtown Venice. This group meets at Centennial Park near the public restrooms and Gazebo. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Runs are over by 7:00 am. Distances and running pace vary based on one s ability. For more info call Tuula at :00 PM Run Day Monday FUN RUN * FREE. All levels of runners and walkers welcome. Meet at Fleet Feet Sports 711 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota. Across from P.F. Chang s and next to Word of Mouth. Neighborhood Routes Vary. All finishers receive water and refreshments. Prizes and Give Aways Every Week. Call for more info. Be the Movement! 6:30 pm Fit2Run Running Group. Meet at the Downtown Sarasota store (Main St.) for a fun run and all levels are welcomed. (Mondays until mid-august) Tuesdays 5:30 am This group meets at the parking lot in front of the Granary at Stickney Point Rd. near the intersection of US 41 in Sarasota. the course goes to the Pavilion at Siesta Key Beach and back (approx. 5 miles) Info, call Linda at :00 pm Find Your Fast Speed Training. Speed training teaching pace and gives you manageable increments to hold that pace. Helps to teach proper running form which will make you a more efficient runner. Call or Coach Whitney at training@fleetfeetsarasota.com for more info. Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota, 711 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota. 6:00 pm A great evening gathering for runners of all abilities. The group meets at Siesta Key Beach in the South parking lot. The long course is out to Turtle Beach and back (approx. 8 miles) but many run shorter distances. Info call Janet at Wednesdays 6:00 am Downtown Venice. This group meets at Centennial Park near the public restrooms and Gazebo. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Runs are over by 7:00 am. Distances and running pace vary based on one s ability. For more info call Tuula at :00 Pm Mr. Beery s Hump Day 5K - Every Wednesday. All levels of runners meet at Mr. Beery s located at 2645 Mall Drive in Gulf Gate to run 3.1 miles up Gulf Gate Drive. All finishers receive a Mr. Beery s bottle of water and are encouraged to hang around to socialize over a beer or two. Participants can earn free Beery s merchandise the more they participate. Contact for more information. 6:00 Pm Rover Runners - We run from a different location every week, somewhere in Sarasota, and you can get a two month schedule ed to you by contacting Buzz at roverrunners@gmail.com. Runs are about 50 mins, different paces, and is reported to be followed by cold beer for thirsty runners. Highly social, fun running, zymurgists. Thursdays 5:30 AM This group meets at the parking lot on the north side of Publix at the Landings. Run from 5-8 miles...and plan laugh a bit too. This group has been known to visit Einstein Bagels afterwards. Info, call Linda at :30 AM New Balance inmotion track sessions with Team New Balance member and Coach Holly Johnson. Varied hill repeats and road speed workouts are designed to complement each runner s existing training plans and/ or learn more about how to improve speed and mental strength based on current and individual fitness levels. $15/session or 5 sessions for $50. More information: or call Holly at :00 PM NEW LOCATION! FUN & FREE BOOTCAMP FITNESS meets for one hour on the greens at Sarasota Bayfront Park, north of the playground. A beginner tointermediate class designed to strengthen your core and boost your overall level of fitness. NO FEES, follow the session or work at your own pace. Participation is voluntary. Bring a towel or mat, a set of comfortable dumbbells, hydration and a good attitude. For information, call or text Mike Shaughnessy at :30 PM Fit2Run Running Group. Meet at our University Park Store near Dillard s in the UTC mall. At 6:30 PM we head out for a fun run around the Benderson loop, all levels are welcomed. Runners can win free Fit2Run merchanidise the more they participate! We have water with Nuun and free smoothies after the run!!! Please contact judik@fit2run.com for additonal information. Fridays 6:00 am Downtown Venice. This group meets at Centennial Park near the public restrooms and Gazebo. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Runs are over by 7:00 am. Distances and running pace vary based on one s ability. For more info call AnneMarie at saturdays 5:30-6:00 am Saturday is a big training/long run day in Sarasota. Groups meet between 5:30-6:00 am at three basic starting points: The Clock building at 2900 S. Tamiami Tr., Southside School on Osprey, and The parking lot near Marina Jack s downtown. You can find someone running just about any pace/distance at one of these spots. Afterwards, many Saturday runners join together for a recovery breakfast. Call Sharon at :00 am RUN ON FREE 5K Fun Runs at New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota. June 6, July 11, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7. FREE Register at Click on Community/ Local Races & Events. Pre-register for a chance to win a $25 New Balance gift certificate. 8:00 am inmotion WALKING program with New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota FREE. Register atnewbalancesarasota.com Click on Community / Local Races & Events. Or Coach Whitney Bartlett at fitness@newbalancesarasota.com. 18

19 Manasota track club MeMbership application Name Male Female Address City State Zip Phone (home) (cell) DOB / / Age Address (Please print clearly) i will read the monthly newsletter online, no need to snail mail me a hard copy (circle choice) YES NO Would you like to receive s from the Mtc? (circle choice) YES NO (These s will be about MTC events, race discounts, etc. Your will not be given to any third party) Annual Membership expires one year from the month of enrollment. new Member renewal through high school $10 individual $20 Family $25 General club Donation $ scholarship Fund $ General club donations are used to support club activities. Scholarship fund aids student athletes. For Family Memberships: Name DOB / / Male Female Name DOB / / Male Female Name DOB / / Male Female how did you hear about the Mtc? Friend Event/race Online Running store Other Would you be interested in volunteering at Mtc events (circle choice) YES NO Manasota track club Membership Waiver: I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete a run. I assume all risks associated with running and volunteering to work in club races including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known to me and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Manasota Track Club and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities even thought that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of an event for any legitimate purpose. Signature Date Parent s Signature (if under 18) Send the signed form with check payable to: Manasota track club Attn: Membership Secretary, Jenna O Horan, 3209 Riviera Dr. Sarasota, FL Form and Waiver must be complete for membership to be valid. sign up online at: MtcMeMbership 19

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