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F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 8 The Finish Line The Mission of Zoomers is to promote health and inspire fellowship by providing

1 F E B R U A R Y 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 zoomersrun.com for upcoming race information, past newsletters and other useful information Fun at the 2017 Zoomers awards banquet. Thank you Roxanne Gillen More details on page 12 Is there someone you would like to see in the Spotlight? suggestions to ZoomersNewsEditor18@gmail.com 1 Zoomersrun.com

COACHING & TRAINING ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB PRESIDENT Pat Vasquez Zoomerspresident@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT Talley Carpenter Zoomersvicepresident@gmail.

Heather Butcher Multi Sport Coaching RRCA Certified USAT Level 1 Coach Youth and Junior Certified Coach ACE Certified Personal Trainer 941-416-4492 or hbtrisport@aol.

2 COACHING & TRAINING ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB PRESIDENT Pat Vasquez VICE PRESIDENT Talley Carpenter If you are interested in improving your performance and would like to hire a RRCA coach, Multi-sport (swim, bike, run) Coach or Swim Masters Coach please contact one of the following coaches: Heather Butcher Multi Sport Coaching RRCA Certified USAT Level 1 Coach Youth and Junior Certified Coach ACE Certified Personal Trainer or hbtrisport@aol.com TREASURER SECRETARY Becky Krueger Gail Marinari ZoomersTreasurer@gmail.com zoomersnewseditor18@gmail.com RACE CORDINATOR Vacant US Masters Swimming Level II Coaches Danielle Chance Danielle.chance13@yahoo.com Shelley Vakil Shelleyv5@comcast.net WEBPAGE DIRECTOR NEWSLETTER EDITOR John Libonati Gail Marinari Zoomerswebdirector@gmail.com zoomersnewseditor18@gmail.com SPECIAL EVENTS Roxanne Gillen Adult Race Series Chair Jessica Oldfather ZoomersRaceSeries@gmail.com Look for Zoomers on download the free mobile app used to track athletic activity such as running, biking & swimming via GPS Kids Race Series Chair Dug and Marti Stetter Zoomersyouth@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING DIRECTOR Lori Vasquez zoomersmembership@gmail.com 2 Zoomersrun.com

February 2018 Presidents Message The New Year started off busy for many Zoomers members. We had a fun bike ride to Boca Grande on New Year s Eve hosted by Zoomers members Steve and Stacey Holmes.

3 February 2018 Presidents Message The New Year started off busy for many Zoomers members. We had a fun bike ride to Boca Grande on New Year s Eve hosted by Zoomers members Steve and Stacey Holmes. On January 6th, we held our annual Zoomers Banquet, everyone who attended enjoyed the event and loved the race/door prizes thanks to our event coordinator Roxanne Gillen. Durti Runners Race Timing was presented the 2017 Zoomers Business Sponsor of the year award for all they ve done for the club. Throughout the month of January, our members participated in events from Key West to Palatka, from 5k s to 24 hour Ultras. Zoomers purple left an everlasting positive impression in the events our members participated in. Zoomers hosted two successful free events in January. The Multi-Sport Clinic kicked off the 2018 Tri Season. Swim portion was conducted by sponsor Charlotte County Blue Fins Swim Masters; and the bike and run were hosted by sponsors Florida Hand Center and Coldwell Banker. Zoomers member Ed Gillen hosted the Myakka What Chee fun trail run at Myakkahatchee Creek Park. Zoomers members gathered together to run anywhere from 2 to 18+ miles, and enjoyed food, drinks and socializing after. On Jan 17th, Zoomers sponsored the Puna Gorda Pub Run at Scotty s Restaurant in Fishermen s Village. Raffle prizes such as Zoomers mugs and free memberships were donated to the event. We plan to have more Zoomers fun events throughout the year. Don t forget to join Zoomers Thursday night fun runs at Englewood Beach hosted by Sally Labonati or Thursday evening Triathlon training at South County Pool in Punta Gorda hosted by Rusty Starcher. Both of these events are free and all levels/paces are welcome. With the new year comes the 2018 Running and Multi-sport race series. Last year we had a total 111 participants between the two series, we hope to double that number this year. If you haven t done so already, please go to Zoomersrun.com to opt into one or both series. Lastly, this time of year it s starting to stay lighter longer. However, it still gets dark much earlier than in the summer and with the season, it brings significantly more traffic. So please be prepared when you are out running and biking. Make sure you have bright clothing and lights! Safety first is safety always. Happy Racing, Pat Vasquez, President 3 Zoomersrun.com

High School Student Spotlight Our Student Athlete this month is Isabella Grace Coogan.

Her mom, Christina Coogan, is an avid runner and also a Zoomers Member. Isabella has been a runner religiously for three years.

Her favorite road race is the Firecracker 5k in North Port, because she thinks it is such a fun way to start out the fourth of July.

The longest distance Isabella ever ran was 14 miles, but that was by accident.

4 High School Student Spotlight Our Student Athlete this month is Isabella Grace Coogan. She is 17 years old, in 11th grade at Charlotte High School, and has been a Zoomers member for three years. Her mom, Christina Coogan, is an avid runner and also a Zoomers Member. Isabella has been a runner religiously for three years. She is a part of the National Honor Society, Interact Club, Charlotte High School Track, and the Tarpon Leadership Academy. Her favorite road race is the Firecracker 5k in North Port, because she thinks it is such a fun way to start out the fourth of July. It really gets you in a festive mood, and there are always many familiar faces to run with and to cheer you along. The longest distance Isabella ever ran was 14 miles, but that was by accident. She had to run to the start of the Brooklyn Half Marathon so they could make it to their corral on time! Her 5k PR is 18:23 and her 13.1 PR is 1 hour and 32 minutes. She enjoys running because it makes her feel free. When she runs she can forget about any other problems she is having, or things she needs to do. Running is a way for her to reset and ground herself. Some people think it is crazy to run, but they should see her when she doesn't run, that s crazy! (Her words) ~Denise Costa~ 4 Zoomersrun.com

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.

At these meetings, we discuss what is happening in the club, what past races were like and what races we have coming up.

5 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 February 7, 2018 Welcome to our new members Alyssa Kemp Andre Williams Bettye (BJ) Smith Brayden, Bryce and Colin Wegand CarolAnne Dube Carolyn Hinrichs Daniel Kirschner Danielle Brewer David and Deborah Betz Denise O'Hanian Donna Nadolski Donna Tomaio Eric Ressel Gary Mccallister Jason Warner Kristie Herr Mark F. and Katharyn Wegand Max and Michael Kelly Meghan Brunelli Nathan Cecil Samir Vakil Terri Mitchell Timothy Lucas 5 Zoomersrun.com Vickie Pettigrew

Welcome, Zoomers Kids!! 2017-2018 Kids Race Series for those 14 and under.

6 Welcome, Zoomers Kids!! Kids Race Series for those 14 and under. Race Series will begin in Aug 2017 and finish up in July 2018 If you are in a Family Membership (in good standing) your kids are already in, for the Race series coming up You must fill out the Opt-in Form for this year zoomersrun.com/kids-race-series/ (((((ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE))))) ((everyone needs to Opt-IN for the new year)) Pirate Treasure Trot 5K - 8/19 Trick or Trot 5k 10/21 Myakka River Zoomers 5k- - 11/11 Frosty 5k 12/16 Andrew Monroe 5k 01/07 Walmart -5k 1/20 ScrubJay 5k 02/10 Free for kids Boca Grande 5k 02/25 Life in the Sun 5k 10k 03/10 Guns & Hoses -3/24 Pine View Python 5k 4/14 Englewood 5k 5/19 Publix Family 5k - 5/19 Firecracker 5k -7/4 Please us if you have any questions Zoomersyouth@gmail.com 6 Zoomersrun.com

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT This month s sponsor spotlight is our 2017 Business Sponsor of

Durti Runners Race Timing is owned and operated by longtime Zoomers members and

The race timing company has been in existence since 2015 and this is their second

Durti Race Runners provides timing for many community events such as; races,

Their service has been instrumental in raising over $124,000.

The Zoomers 2017 Business Award was presented to them for their unwavering

various locations, race discounts and always willing to go the extra mile.

7 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT This month s sponsor spotlight is our 2017 Business Sponsor of the year winner Durti Runners Race Timing located in North Port, FL. Durti Runners Race Timing is owned and operated by longtime Zoomers members and fan favorites Dug and Marti Stetter. The race timing company has been in existence since 2015 and this is their second year sponsoring Zoomers. Durti Race Runners provides timing for many community events such as; races, school events, fun runs and club events. Their service has been instrumental in raising over $124, for area organizations. The Zoomers 2017 Business Award was presented to them for their unwavering support and dedication to the Zoomers kids race series, numerous fun runs at various locations, race discounts and always willing to go the extra mile. Durti Timing with the help of Zoomers sponsor Active Suncoast Foundation, is committed to supporting local events for Zoomers and other programs promoting active, healthy lifestyles. If you are looking for a great Timing company, contact Durti Runners Race Timing Company at Durtiming.com, DurtiRunners.com or Zoomersrun.com

ZOOMERS MULTI-SPORT CLINIC The Zoomers Multi-Sport Clinic held on

Our members braved the cold to help kick-off the 2018 Multi-sport

The morning started off with a one-hour swim session hosted by Zoomers

Swim portion was followed by a 13+ mile bike ride presented by Zoomers

President/sponsor Pat Vasquez, Coldwell Banker.

Park, some ran at their own pace, others completed builds or intervals.

8 ZOOMERS MULTI-SPORT CLINIC The Zoomers Multi-Sport Clinic held on January 20, 2018 was a great success. Our members braved the cold to help kick-off the 2018 Multi-sport season. Twenty-five members attended the event. The morning started off with a one-hour swim session hosted by Zoomers sponsor, Charlotte County Swim Masters Blue Fins, Coaches Danielle Chance and Shelley Valik. Members received training on proper technique and swim drills. Swim portion was followed by a 13+ mile bike ride presented by Zoomers sponsor, Florida Hand Center, Stephen Helgemo and Zoomers President/sponsor Pat Vasquez, Coldwell Banker. Cyclists were broken into two groups and received hands on interval instructions. After the bike, members ran three 1-mile laps around South County Park, some ran at their own pace, others completed builds or intervals. During the clinic, Charlotte County Swim Masters Blue Fins, was presented a $ donation from Zoomers to the Charlotte County High School swim team. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this fun event. We look forward to doing more team building clinics. ldi 8 Zoomersrun.com

9 Zoomers Tri Kit $132 can be purchased separately - top $71.00, shorts $ Have men and women's specific sizes Zoomers Singlets Women and Men sizes available $20 Zoomers Visor $15 Contact Pat Vasquez Zoomerspresident@gmail.com. 9 Zoomersrun.com

10 Upcoming Races!!! 2/4/18-Sarasota Music Half & Rockin 10k 2/10/18 - ALC 5k & Kids Dash 2/10/18 Scrub Jay 5k & 10k Trail Runs 2/11/18 Sasquatch 15k, 10k, 5k & 30k Trail Run 2/17/18 Superhero 5k and Fun Run 2/17/18 Doggie Dash 5K 2/24/18 Bucs on the Run 5k 2/25/18 Boca Granda 5k Run & fun Walk For more information on local races and links, go to Zoomersrun.com

23,005.23 REVENUE 2,886 EXPENDITURES 1,362.

11 ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING AND TRIATHALON CLUB December 31, 2017 TREASURER REPORT BEGINING BALANCE 23, REVENUE 2,886 EXPENDITURES 1, NET REVENUE 1, ENDING BALANCE 24, Zoomersrun.com

Zoomers Awards Banquet by Roxanne Gillen On January 6th, close to 60

recipients of the Adult Race Series and the Multi-Sport Series.

majority of guests came dressed in their Zoomers shirts.

Keeping with the purple theme, the awards were Zoomers purple beach

In addition to recognizing the race/multi-sport series, Zoomers

direct the Trick or Trot, Dave Pierce for his ongoing volunteerism to

run for many years and Lori and Pat Vasquez for creating multiple

The banquet ended with a year in review movie highlighting our members

12 Zoomers Awards Banquet by Roxanne Gillen On January 6th, close to 60 Zoomers gathered for the annual awards banquet to recognize the recipients of the Adult Race Series and the Multi-Sport Series. The Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice was a sea of purple as the majority of guests came dressed in their Zoomers shirts. After some introductory remarks and lunch, the awards were presented, Keeping with the purple theme, the awards were Zoomers purple beach chairs, umbrellas and coffee tumblers. In addition to recognizing the race/multi-sport series, Zoomers acknowledged the contributions by Jessica Oldfather for stepping up to direct the Trick or Trot, Dave Pierce for his ongoing volunteerism to our club and his community, Sally Libonati for hosting a weekly group run for many years and Lori and Pat Vasquez for creating multiple learning and training events for our members. The banquet ended with a year in review movie highlighting our members and our clubs accomplishments in Thank you to Roxanne Gillen who worked hard on putting this event together. The prizes this year were awesome. Charlotte County is turning purple! 12 Zoomersrun.com

13 Our Award Winners Running and Multi sport First Place Second Place Third Place Multi Sport First Place Kately O'Brien Emily Gibb Jodie Hawkins Tyler Briggs Megan Guarente Steve Holmes Indria Casa Valerie Rowe Heidi Federici Shelby Otway Lan Repinski Jennifer Gilpin Jessica Oldfather Paul Cignarale Mike Clauser Dusin Hawkins Jacqueline Conniff Michael Gampino Jerelyn Clauser Mark Stueve Lisa Briggs Jennifer Gilpin June Suller Mel Minos Mike Clauser John Briggs Christina Coogan Kathy Hendricks Chad Belcher Pat Vasquez Diana Squires Quentin Gordan Roxanne Gillen Alison Suckling Yale Houghton Deb Dyer Quentin Gordon Judith Goike Dee Stout Buteena Pfeffer John Bates Mary Bonetz Billy Squires Don Fialka 13 Zoomersrun.com

14 Running Friends: Racing, training and supporting 14 Zoomersrun.com

Zoomers is an organization that runs on volunteers. We ask our members to give back to our club so that we can continue to give back to our community.

If you volunteer at four (4) Zoomers-owned event, Zoomers adult race, tri series or Kids race series or race that Zoomers has been requested to provide

In addition, if you refer a business to become a sponsor, you will receive credit for 1 event.

15 Zoomers is an organization that runs on volunteers. We ask our members to give back to our club so that we can continue to give back to our community. Volunteering is a gift to our community. Just as your Zoomers membership provides discounts and other benefits, volunteering can pay off too! If you volunteer at four (4) Zoomers-owned event, Zoomers adult race, tri series or Kids race series or race 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). In addition, if you refer a business to become a sponsor, you will receive credit for 1 event. DON T FORGET, volunteering is also a requirement for our Zoomers Scholarship. Please check the listing of Zoomers kids, adult and tri race series at Here are upcoming volunteer opportunities: INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Contact Pat Vasquez Zoomerspresident@gmail.com 15 Zoomersrun.com

Zoomers member: The Carpenter Family Our member spotlight is a little different this month, instead of spotlighting one member we picked the Carpenter family, Todd, Talley, Couper, Isabella and

Todd likes the simplicity of running, but age makes it more difficult to run regularly so the cross training of swimming and biking works well for him and he finds that he is a better triathlete than

He swims mostly at home on a tether, bikes on a trainer and most runs are at home with his training partner and fellow zoomers member Brian Ward.

Our family has been active in 5k races for over 5 years and we enjoy doing them together. Talley is working toward doing her first Triathlon this year.

Talley spent the last 4 years finishing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy so hasn t been as active with racing but has been the support person at the races.

16 Zoomers member: The Carpenter Family Our member spotlight is a little different this month, instead of spotlighting one member we picked the Carpenter family, Todd, Talley, Couper, Isabella and Sophia. Todd likes the simplicity of running, but age makes it more difficult to run regularly so the cross training of swimming and biking works well for him and he finds that he is a better triathlete than runner. Todd s training is all about getting the most gains with the least amount of training. He swims mostly at home on a tether, bikes on a trainer and most runs are at home with his training partner and fellow zoomers member Brian Ward. It s all about efficiency and spending the least amount of time training while still getting gains. This coming tri season will be Todd s 3rd. His first triathlon was TopGun Fort Desoto Our family has been active in 5k races for over 5 years and we enjoy doing them together. Talley is working toward doing her first Triathlon this year. Talley really enjoys trail runs and xterra races in Alifia Park. Talley spent the last 4 years finishing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy so hasn t been as active with racing but has been the support person at the races. Triathlon is a little more exciting than running but it s not easy getting everyone and their equipment to the start line! It s a really great feeling when you re in the same triathlon as your kids and humbling when they kick your butt in the swim lol! The kids are more experienced with triathlons and were members of the trimonsters for a few years and that is what got us as a family into triathlons. We have lived in florida for 11 years, immigrating from New Zealand in We are pretty busy so we don t train together as a family as often as we would like. Every now and then Todd will go mountain biking with Couper or a road ride with Isabella and Sophia. The kids will go on runs with Talley here in the neighborhood. Sometimes we will join another triathlon family, the Briggs at Manasota beach for an open water swim. 16 Zoomersrun.com

Isabella Thompson-Carpenter is 14 years old and in 9th grade at Venice High

She comes from an Athletic family who run and competes in Triathlons

She has been a swimmer and runner since she was 6 years old and started

She is a member of the Venice High School Varsity swimming team as a

17 Todd and Talley have 3 children. All of the kids are active and the family enjoys racing together. Isabella Thompson-Carpenter is 14 years old and in 9th grade at Venice High School. She comes from an Athletic family who run and competes in Triathlons together. She has been a Zoomers Member for 5 years. She has been a swimmer and runner since she was 6 years old and started triathlons at age of 10. She is a member of the Venice High School Varsity swimming team as a freshman. Her favorite swim stroke is breast stroke. The longest distance she has completed is a 10k race and adult Sprint triathlons. We look forward to watching this young athlete as she competes during her next four years of high school swim team and as a local triathlete. 17 Zoomersrun.com

Kaydas Miranda Boyle Chloe Harrington Dustin Hawkins Angela Townsend Rebecca Krueger Kaye Bennett CarolAnne

Albanese Mike Clauser Dug Stetter Alexander Chuvila Sebastian Holmes Christopher Lopez 2-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb

18 P A G E 18 February Birthdays!! Ryan Hawkins Warren Chandler Patti Wargo Lilly Couch Lan Repinski Robin Ettinger Melinda Hooper Larry Kaydas Miranda Boyle Chloe Harrington Dustin Hawkins Angela Townsend Rebecca Krueger Kaye Bennett CarolAnne Dube Levi Kruger-Medina Wyatt Chandler Suzie Smith Jacob Gay Sandra Harrington Chris Fleeman Vincent Albanese Mike Clauser Dug Stetter Alexander Chuvila Sebastian Holmes Christopher Lopez 2-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb 7-Feb 7-Feb 8-Feb 8-Feb 8-Feb 9-Feb 9-Feb 10-Feb 11-Feb 14-Feb 16-Feb 17-Feb 17-Feb 19-Feb 20-Feb 21-Feb 21-Feb 22-Feb 23-Feb 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 27-Feb 28-Feb 18 Zoomersrun.com T H E F I N I S H L I N E

2018 Adult Zoomers Race Series 1/27/18 Hands Across the Harbor 1/2 and 5k 2/11/18 Sasquatch 15k Trail Run 2/25/18 - Boca Grande 5k 3/3/18 Sharks Tooth 10k TBA

19 2018 Adult Zoomers Race Series 1/27/18 Hands Across the Harbor 1/2 and 5k 2/11/18 Sasquatch 15k Trail Run 2/25/18 - Boca Grande 5k 3/3/18 Sharks Tooth 10k TBA Smoothie King 5k (new name announced soon) 4/28/18 Holly Morgan Fischer Memorial 5k Firecracker 5k Remember the Fallen 5k and 10k Trick or Trot 5k 11/10/18 Mayakka 1/2 and 5k 12/15/18 Frosty 5k Rules can be viewed on the Zoomers website. To participate in the series you must OPT IN zoomersrun.com/opt-into-2018-adult-race-series/ If you need anything during the season, the Race Series Committee is here to help you Jessica Oldfather Pat Vasquez Dave Pierce Melinda Hooper 19 Zoomersrun.com

ZOOMERS RECURRING FUN FREE EVENTS FLORIDA HAND CENTER 10 MILE TIME TRIALS Presented by: Stephen L. Helgemo Zoomers sponsor Dr.

Members will have ample notice of each scheduled TT. There is no official timing, all speeds are invited and any sort of bike is acceptable.

Meeting location: Convenience store parking lot at the corner of HWY 17/Duncan Rd and Washington Loop in Punta Gorda.

20 ZOOMERS RECURRING FUN FREE EVENTS FLORIDA HAND CENTER 10 MILE TIME TRIALS Presented by: Stephen L. Helgemo Zoomers sponsor Dr. Stephen Helgemo with Florida Hand Center organizes an informal gathering of like-minded people who enjoy minutes of hard riding. Time trials occur every other week or so. Members will have ample notice of each scheduled TT. There is no official timing, all speeds are invited and any sort of bike is acceptable. Participants are asked to use their own device to record times. This is not a group ride or No Drop event. The object is to drop whoever is trying to keep up. Meeting location: Convenience store parking lot at the corner of HWY 17/Duncan Rd and Washington Loop in Punta Gorda. Start time: 7:30-7:45, staggered start based on recent performances, slower times go first. Suggest cyclists properly warm-up prior to TT. The Strava segment is FHC Time Trial. NOTE: This NOT an official event and there is no official support. NEXT SCHEDULED TT is Feb 4, 2018, see Zoomers SW FL Running & Triathlon Club facebook event tab for more details. ZOOMERS THRUSDAY ENGLEWOOD FUN RUN Hosted by: Sally and John Libonati Meet at Englewood Beach parking lot off of North Beach 6:00pm for various distances. All walkers, runners and levels are welcome. Zoomers provides some refreshments on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please join "Zoomers - Englewood Fun Run & Walk" on facebook to stay up to date on future runs. ZOOMERS THRUSDAY TRIATHLON TRAINING Hosted by: Rusty Starcher Meet at South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL, in the pool parking 5:15pm. Bike miles, run and/or swim after. Must have a pool membership to swim or you will be required to pay a $3.00 pool entry fee. There is no requirement to do all 3 events to participate and all paces are welcome. 20 Zoomersrun.com

21 Zoomers fun Sunday morning run Jan. 21, 2018 at Myakkahatchee Creek Environment Park. We had peeps running anywhere from 3 miles -18 miles. Thank you Ed for organizing this fun run. Check us out on facebook or watch for announcements in the newsletter for upcoming fun run or gatherings. 21 Zoomersrun.com

00 off Boca Grande 5k, Boca Grande, FL Sun Feb 25, 2018: $5.00 off Shark's Tooth 10K, Venice, FL - Sat Mar 3, 2018: $5.00 off 9th Annual Life in the Son 5K/10K, Sarasota, FL - Sat Mar 10, 2018: $5.

22 ZOOMERS DISCOUNTS Scrub Jay 5k 10k, Osprey, FL - Sat Feb 10, 2018: $5.00 off Bark In The Park & Doggie Dash 5k, Sat Feb 17, 2018 $15.00 entry 7th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run, Sarasota, FL - Sat Feb 17, 2018: $5.00 off Bucs on the Run, Punta Gorda, FL - Sat Feb 24, 2018: $5.00 off Boca Grande 5k, Boca Grande, FL Sun Feb 25, 2018: $5.00 off Shark's Tooth 10K, Venice, FL - Sat Mar 3, 2018: $5.00 off 9th Annual Life in the Son 5K/10K, Sarasota, FL - Sat Mar 10, 2018: $5.00 off Feet Across Riverwood 5k, Port Charlotte, FL - Sun Mar 11, 2018: $5.00 off Venice YMCA St Patty s 8k, Venice, FL Sat Mar 17, 2018: $5.00 off Guns & Hoses Fallen Heroes 5k, Punta Gorda, FL Sat Mar 24, 2018: $5.00 off Fools Run 5k, Venice, FL Sat Mar 31, 2018: $5.00 off Python Run, Osprey, FL Sat Apr 14, 2018: $5.00 off FGCU Tri/Du, Ft Myers, FL Sun Apr 15,2018: 15% off Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run 5 & 10k, Punta Gorda, FL Sat Apr 21, 2018: $5.00 off NP HS Holly s Hope 5k, North Port, FL Sat Apr 28, 2018: $5.00 off Publix Family Fun Day 5K/10K, North Port, FL - Sat May 5, 2018: $5.00 off Zoomers 22 nd Anniversary Run, Punta Gorda, FL Sun May 6, 2018: $12.00 entry Sand Bar 5K, Englewood, FL - Sat May 12, 2018: $5.00 off Sand Bar Half Marathon, Englewood, FL - Sat May 12, 2018: $10.00 off SUP & RUN 5K, Sarasota, FL - Sat May 19, 2018: $5.00 off Heartland Triathlon, Sebring, FL - Sun June 10, 2018: 10% off Siesta Key Sirens Women Triathlon, Sarasota, FL Sun June 24, 2018 Myakka River Half Marathon /10K/ 5K, Sarasota, FL - Sat Nov 10, 2018: $10.00 off 10% off any MULTI-Race.com 10% off any Sommersports.com Owned event Any open Run 941 race 15% off Runningwarehouse.com Xterrawetsuits.com Jessica s Gifts 10% off and free shipping *CODES ARE ED TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP HOLDERS ONLY. 22 Zoomersrun.com

Zoomers 22 nd Anniversary Run, Walk or Ride Zoomers will be 22!

You will be able to choose from a variety of distances (e.g. 3, 5 or 10 miles).

The 'course' is a beautiful 5-mile out and back road alongside gorgeous Webb Lake. Water stops will be provided at mile marker 1.5, 2.

23 Zoomers 22 nd Anniversary Run, Walk or Ride Zoomers will be 22! We will be celebrating by presenting the 22nd-anniversary group run, walk or ride at Babcock-Webb on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. You will be able to choose from a variety of distances (e.g. 3, 5 or 10 miles). Participants will receive a commemorative purple GENDER-SPECIFIC running shirt, lots of refreshments and drinks. The 'course' is a beautiful 5-mile out and back road alongside gorgeous Webb Lake. Water stops will be provided at mile marker 1.5, 2.5 and at the 5 mile turn around. Cost: $ Register on RunSignUp. Zoomers is absorbing the cost of RunSignUp registration fee and parking fees at Babcock/Webb. Location: Babcock/Webb, Tuckers Grade, Punta Gorda, FL Zoomersrun.com

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ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB P.O. Box 380276, Murdock, FL 33938, www.zoomersrun.com First Name Last Name Date of Birth 1. 2. 3. 4.

25 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 Amount 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 online 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! 25 Zoomersrun.com

26 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!! 26 Zoomersrun.com

From the Editors Desk I had the privilege of running a little bit with Craig Smith in the Hands Across The Harbor 1/2 marathon.

This year he was determined to cross the finish line on foot and I am proud to say, he did it. Craig is back running, not competitively like he would like to be.

27 From the Editors Desk I had the privilege of running a little bit with Craig Smith in the Hands Across The Harbor 1/2 marathon. Craig is a local runner who during the race in 2017 went down on the course and suffered a heart attack. This year he was determined to cross the finish line on foot and I am proud to say, he did it. Craig is back running, not competitively like he would like to be. Up until last year Craig was focusing on running a marathon in all 50 states. Today is just happy to be able to run again. If you would like to submit an article to The Finish Line Newsletter, please it in Word format to zoomersnewseditor18@gmail.com by the 20th of the month preceding this monthly newsletter. Please submit to newsletter by February 20th for the March 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. ~Gail Marinari ~ 27 Zoomersrun.com

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The Finish Line. Thank you Heidi and Shane for hosting our Tuesday night run at the Torch. Is there someone you would like to see in the Spotlight?

The Finish Line. Thank you Heidi and Shane for hosting our Tuesday night run at the Torch. Is there someone you would like to see in the Spotlight? M A R C H 2 0 1 7 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 http:// www.zoomersrun.com for