FYI,


Hi there,



My nephew Patrick McGlade is going to run a marathon a day for 4 months (approx.
2400 miles) to raise awareness and funds for the Arthritis Foundation. Pretty
Amazing Huh?



He starts Jan 2 at 9am from Bella Terra Mall in Huntington Beach (see below).



Thought the members of A Snail's Pace Running Club would want to come out and
help us kick off this amazing race.



Please forward information listed below or perhaps you would consider posting a
piece on your website?



Any and all support is greatly appreciated!



Would be happy to answer any questions,



Vickie

858-722-0953

bmuschek@...

GOAL:
  On January 2, 2010, after his graduation from VCU with a degree in Business
Marketing, Patrick McGlade will begin the ultimate cross country run from the
Pacific Ocean shores of Huntington Beach, California, along a southern route to
Tybee Island, Georgia on the Atlantic Ocean.  Covering 2,400 miles, McGlade
plans to run on average a marathon a day in approximately four months to honor
children everywhere living with arthritis.

WHO:
  Patrick McGlade, a 21 year old ultra-marathon runner, will run coast to coast
across the United States to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. His inspiration -
the children everywhere living with arthritis. Patrick fell in love with running
two summers ago while valet parking. "I like the solitude of the long run, and I
like pushing my body past what I once thought was its limit," said McGlade. "I
realized that there are too many young people that will never know what that's
like, because of their arthritis. Whatever we can do for kids today will improve
the outlook for future generations, and having them cheering me on from the
sidelines is a great honor and reward."


WHEN:
  9:00 am Saturday, January 2, 2010 through April 2010.


WHERE:
  Start at Bella Terra Mall, Huntington Beach, CA.;

End at Tybee Island, GA.


HOW:
  Donations can be made online at http://way.to/Patricksrun4arthritis. 
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are also available. If you choose to
help sponsor the event, you will receive publicity on the website.  Sponsors who
donate more than$1,000 will also receive their logo printed on a shirt which
Patrick will wear for all interviews. (The Associated Press is considering
coverage of this news story!)



POINT OF CONTACT
  Desmond P. McGlade

PatricksRun4Arthritis@...

540-288-8059

ABOUT:
  About the Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs
of some 46 million Americans—including 300,000 children---living with arthritis,
the nation's most common cause of disability. With headquarters in Atlanta, the
Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points throughout the country and
offers programs that can decrease the pain and disability associated with
arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit
contributor to arthritis research in the world funding more than $400 million in
research grants since 1948. The foundation helps individuals take control of
arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and
legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of
life for those living with arthritis. More info available at 1-800-283-7800 or
www.arthritis.org.

Good Morning SCRR Friends,

I'm going to visit an orphanage in Mexico this Saturday. I was digging around my
house to see what I had to bring and found an un-used bottle of shampoo but that
was all. They don't want used clothes or toys, but desperately need hygiene
products, cleaning supplies, new packaged socks and underwear and diapers and
baby formula.
  If I could find one thing, it occurred to me that maybe all of you might have
one or two things lying around, maybe you got too many at Costco or something.

Just take a look and if you're willing to part with it, bring it to the meeting
tonight and I'll take it with me Saturday :)

Warm Regards, Janelle Cabassa

Hi Everyone!

This is a reminder to bring your checks/cash tonight to the club meeting for
the Post Holiday party on Sunday, January 17, 2010.  There is a recent
change regarding the location... unfortunately due to circumstances beyond
our, and Waters Restaurant's control, it will not be held at Waters
because they will be undergoing renovations in January.  Instead, we will be
holding the party at *BJ's Restaurant in Laguna Hills* - It will be *$30 per
person*, which includes an abundance of great food and great company!  Also
( I am particularly excited about this) - the menu will include PIZOOKIES!
:-)

Additional Info below:


*When*: Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:30 pm.

*Where*: BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 24032 El Toro Rd., Laguna Hills (on
the enclosed, heated patio)

·        *Directions from central/north OC: take the 5 south.  Exit El Toro.
Turn slight right on Paseo De Valencia.  Turn Left on El Toro Road.  BJ’s is
immediately on your right.*

*What to bring*: A wrapped gift (not more than $20) if you would like to
participate in the White Elephant gift exchange.

*Cost*: $30 per person (if check, make it out to SCRR).  This includes all
of the food listed below and tax & tip.  It does not include alcoholic
beverages, so bring some cash!

*Food*: All you can eat buffet featuring the following (bring your
appetites!):

·        Drinks:* Soda, Iced Tea, Lemonade*

·        Appetizers: *Avocado Egg Rolls; Mozzarella Sticks; Spinach &
Artichoke Dip *

·        Pizza: *BJ’s Favorite; BBQ Chicken; Spinach Artichoke; Great White*

·        Salad: *Sesame Chicken Salad*

·        Pasta: *Cajun Chicken Pasta*

·        Specialty Entrée: *Chicken & Ribs Combo*

·        Dessert: *Individual Chocolate Chunk Pizookies* J

***RSVP if you are planning on attending, with check/cash by Thursday,
January 14 at the *latest*.***



Questions: Ask Stacey or Kathleen (staceydippong@...;
kathleen.curley@...).  You can give your money to either of us or any
board member.


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Sorry these aren't on the website yet, but here are the details for this week.

Mike, please post.  Thanks!!

12/5/09, Aliso Creek
Time: Meet at 7:45. Start at 8:00.
Leader: Erika Kotteakos
Location: Laguna Hills Community Center
Directions: From the 5 Freeway, get off at Alicia Parkway and head south. After
you pass Paseo de Valencia, make a right turn into the community center parking
lot. ... See More
About the Run: The run is about a 12-mile out and back on the Aliso Creek Trail
bike path and through the Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
After the Run: Bruegger’s Bagels in the Town Center.




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Turkey Trot opened up 100 more spots for the 10k, so SIGN UP NOW if you want to
run it and haven't registered:


From Twitter TurkeyTrot:

Due to popular demand, we have opened 100 spots in the 10K. Register NOW
#dptthttp://tinyurl.com/ykgtb78 @mailmichael 2 minutes ago  from web

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Hi,

Ken and I will be bringing the SCRR tent to the Dana Point Turkey Trot. The 10K
starts at 7 am, Masters 5K is at 8:15 and the Under 40 5K is at 9:10.
Registration is still open on Active.com, or you can register at the race. There
is a special registration for doing both the 10K and 5K.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

    Cathy

Hello SCRR friends & fellow runners -
Just a quick email to let the group know that BJ's Restaurants is now the
presenting sponsor for the Make Room for Santa club race in December! 
 
If you haven't registered, we have a small discount available (better discount
links are on the SCRR website) that will also result in a donation to the BJ's
chartiable foundation which is a big sponsor of Cystic Fibrosis and other local
charities.  Here are the details:
Just go to www.renegaderaceseries.com and click on Make Room for Santa. Then
under Event Details, click on Register Now, then follow the screen
prompts. Enter the discount code: bjsfoundation you get a $2 discount and the
BJ’s Foundation receives $2 for each registrant. (it’s case sensitive, so
use all lower case and no punctuation).
 
I hope you don't mind the quick plug via email.  BJ's is excited to get more
involved in local races and we've even got a decent group of runners coming
from our home office and restaurants to support the event! 
 
Thanks again.  I look forward to seeing everyone at the run this weekend.
All the best,
Matt 




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Hey all - - below's the link to a cool article on espn.com about a friend of
mine from college who ran the Sahara Race (a 155 mile run over 5 days
through the Sahara Desert).  Thought you might enjoy...

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/news/story?id=4665732

Stacey


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Hello all,

I apologize upfront for many of you receiving this email several times.  I hope
you feel as I do that it is better to be over communicated with than not at all.

We are wrapping up another successful season of the Stein Training and Coaching
program.  We had over 40 athletes participate in the Summer-Fall season and it
has proved to be our most successful season yet.  Attached is an overview of the
program with updated highlights from many of the athletes that participated this
past season.   Our athletes range from beginners looking to finish their first
races 5k, 10K, 1/2 marathon or marathon to athletes looking to run sub 2:45 and
qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials.  On the 5k/10K side, the athletes also
range from beginners to runners with focus times under 16:00 for the 5K
distance.  The key to participation is to pick a focus distance to race 5k/10K,
1/2 marathon or marathon), come up with specific goals for the season, the
desire to be coached/follow the custom training schedule provided and work hard
to improve.  I develop a custom program based on your goals and current ability
with structured workouts when your body is ready to handle them each week.  We
meet as a group to run the workouts and many of our recovery runs, you will keep
an online running log that we both will have access to so I can make changes and
help you along the way, we decide on a race schedule throughout the season and I
build the plan to get you ready for each of them...etc.

The kick-off for the Winter/Spring 2010 program will be on Thursday Dec. 10th at
5:30pm.  We will plan to meet in the bleachers at the Irvine High School at
5:30pm.  I will do my best to cover off the materials to help each new member
understand the structure of what can be expected and give the returning athletes
insight into some of the workouts and new elements that will be added for the
coming season.  I also hope to do quick introductions of the athletes
considering participation and I will take a few moments to answer any top of
mind questions.  The meeting should not last more then 15-30 minutes.

I have attached a list of committed runners, thus far, for next season and their
peak races/distances.  If you are remotely interested in competing next season
please send an email to me (dsteingte@...) and I will add you to the
list.  I will need to know the distance/race you would like to peak for.  If you
did not participate in the program last season I will need to get answers to the
following questions....How many days are you running each week, how many miles,
what kind of pace, what is the distance and mileage your longest run each week
to date?  Have you run any recent races?  If so, what were the distances and
times?  Do you have a goal time you want to hit for your peak race?  How many
marathons have you done?  What are your PRs over 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon and
marathon if you have raced that distance.  Injury status...are you healthy?  Any
pains?  Any other information you feel may be relevant and would like to share
with me?

If you are sure you will be participating you can go ahead and send this
information. If you are unsure and want to wait until after the meeting and
would like to meet some of the other members that is fine also.  Please still
send me an email letting me know that you are tenative and will be attending the
kick-off meeting.

If you have not signed a Waiver Form in the past I do require that each athlete
do so before participating in formal workouts with the group.  It is attached
also...

Lastly, as many of you have already seen from the email sent by Dave Schiller
following the kick-off meeting the South Coast Roadrunners club has invited
Chris Grant, Jim Grant's wife, to join us at 6pm in the bleachers.  We will
officially be naming and dedicating the BackBay loop that Jim ran the day prior
to his passing after him.  We will ask Chris to join the club the following
weekend (12/19) to kick-off the first Jim Grant Memorial run.

After each of these announcements, we will proceed to do the normal Thursday
club run and will wrap-up the night at Lamp Post pizza for some hanging out and
fun.

Hope to see all of you on Dec. 10th...

Danny


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Fellow Runners,



While we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, due to
circumstances beyond our control the November 28, 2009 showing of Spirit
of the Marathon at the Rialto Theater has been cancelled.



We appreciate the support the running community has given our efforts to
date, and look forward to putting together a social event in support of
a united philanthropic community effort sometime in early to mid 2010.



Thank you very much for your continued support of our efforts and please
become an ALPHA Running Facebook Fan @ www.facebook.com/ALPHARunning
<http://www.facebook.com/ALPHARunning>  so that we can keep you informed
as the updated event plans unfold in 2010.



Please communicate as necessary to your friends organizations.



All the best and Happy Holidays to you all!



Best,



-------------------------------
Team ALPHA



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Worth reading this one.

http://www.marathonguide.com/news/newsviewer.cfm?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kait8.
com%2FGlobal%2Fstory.asp%3FS%3D11503026

Jon


JONATHAN RESNICK, CPA, MBA

AN ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

Proactive Advisor to Engineering Firms and Entrepreneurs

2152 Dupont Drive, Suite 206

Irvine, CA  92612



Tel: 949-250-0852

Fax: 949-752-0153

e-mail: Jon@...

Web: www.JResnickcpa.com <http://www.jresnickcpa.com/>



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Hi All,

On December 12th we will be making our annual trip to San Diego for the Foot
Locker High School Cross Country Championships. The races are very exciting and
always generate enthusiasm for running, in our members who have watched the
races over the last few years. We will be leaving from Heritage Park and car
pooling to Balboa Park. In the past we have done a short run over the course, in
addition to chasing the kids around during the race. This year the championship
falls the day before our club race, Make Room for Santa, on Sunday the 13th,
which will work well for a light run the day before the Sunday race. After the
races we will be going to Old Town for lunch. Over the next few weeks I will
give more updates on times and other logistical matters.

Contact me, bradwobig@..., or let me know at the club runs if you are
interested in going.

Thank You,

Brad

Amy,

Thank you so much for the previous warnings. We're in as we registered last
week, and I would not have sent it in this early if you hadn't prompted us!

     Cathy

--- In southcoastroadrunners@yahoogroups.com, "amyk262" <amyk262@...> wrote:
>
> If you're planning on running, I hope you already registered.  If you
> didn't, or are trying to qualify in the next few weeks, remember to sign
> up early when registration opens in September next year.
>
> Boston Marathon Closed <http://baa.org/News.asp?NewsID=408>
>
> Amy
>
>
>
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>

If you're planning on running, I hope you already registered.  If you
didn't, or are trying to qualify in the next few weeks, remember to sign
up early when registration opens in September next year.

Boston Marathon Closed <http://baa.org/News.asp?NewsID=408>

Amy



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PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED!

When you cross the finish line, it will change your life forever.
-Dick Beardsley from "Spirit of the Marathon"

Join us for Screening of
SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON
to Benefit Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services

This holiday season, Alpha Running presents a charity fundraiser to
raise
money on behalf of www.hathaway-sycamores.org
<http://www.hathaway-sycamores.org/>  Child and Family Services*

It is our hope that this will become an annual tradition in an effort to
unite
the entire Southern California Running Community to give thanks for our
health and wellness; in a social setting to mingle, get to know one
another
and enjoy some general fun and friendship.

This year we invite the South Coast Roadrunners to join us for a
screening
of the inspirational film "Spirit of the Marathon"

PLEASE CLICK HERE to view the trailer:
www.tinyurl.com/SpiritoftheMarathon
<http://www.tinyurl.com/SpiritoftheMarathon>

Where: The Classic "Rialto Theater"
                 1023 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030-3309
Date:     Saturday, Nov 28th, 2009
Time:     7 p.m.
Cost:     $10 for ALPHA members in advance
                  $20 for non-members in advance
                  $30 per person at the door.


SPACE IS LIMITED - Don't Delay!

To purchase tickets in advance or for more information,
please visit www.alpharunning.com <http://www.alpharunning.com/>  TODAY!


Happy Holidays,

--------------------
Team ALPHA

Please connect with ALPHA:
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ALPHARunning
<http://www.facebook.com/ALPHARunning>
Twiiter: www.twitter.com/ALPHARunning
<http://www.twitter.com/ALPHARunning>

* A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hathaway-Sycamores Child
and Family Services



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Jonathan, what a great story.  I'm glad you had a great time and run, and
let us know all about it.  Doug ;-)



From: southcoastroadrunners@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:southcoastroadrunners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Resnick
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:44 AM
To: southcoastroadrunners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [South Coast Roadrunners] Fresno Marathon





I was fortunate enough to just sneak in under the wire by 25 seconds
yesterday and get a Boston Qualifier at the Fresno Marathon. That's all I
have to say about my race for now because but I'd like to tell you about the
Eye-Q Fresno Marathon.

When I started to get sick a couple of days before the Portland Marathon
last month and had to cancel out and I selected Fresno as my marathon over
Santa Clarita. I got pretty much the same reaction I got back in 2004 when I
told people I was going to run CIM up in Sacramento. Why on each are you
going to drive up to a godforsaken place like Fresno? Now it seems everyone
in the club has heard of CIM and we get a group going up every year. This
was only the second running of the Fresno Marathon and they had 650 runners
plus a half marathon with 4,000 runners and walkers. The folks up at Fresno
know how to put on a race. The really pay attention to detail to make the
day not only a great running experience but an overall memorable experience.
I'd rate in similar to Catalina and that race has a very loyal following,
sort of a Catalina Marathon on roads without the hills and mud.

I stayed at an Econolodge just 2 miles from the start. In spite of the name,
the hotel was brand new and a lot nicer than many place that I've paid $250
a night for and it was only $62 including tax including a free breakfast
that I skipped. Just down the block was a big mall with many high end stores
and restaurants, including Ruth's Chris, REI, Elephant Bar etc.

Since I drove up alone, I opted for the pasta feed held at the race expo
where they had Dick Beardsly as the speaker and he was fantastic. "Dick is
well known throughout the running world. He still holds the course record
for Duluth's famous Grandma's Marathon. He is also the owner of the fifth
fastest men's marathon in U.S. History. Dick's most famous run was probably
his second place finish to Alberto Salazar in what is known throughout the
marathon world as "The Duel in the Sun" in the 1982 Boston Marathon."
Although I'm sure he's told that story thousands of times it sounded fresh
as he retold to us Friday night. He's one of the best speakers on any
subject that I've ever heard.

Race Day.

The half went off first at 7am and the marathon followed at 7:30. The had
100 porto potty's at the start area mere yards away with no lines at all
since there were only 650 of us lining up. I'm sure it was a bit more
congested before the start of the half. I slept in at my hotel and parked
close by and jogged the half mile to the starting area. It was easy to find
the pace groups and the atmosphere was very relaxed missing the usual mob
scene at the start. The course itself was reasonably scenic and quite flat
with a few tunnels under streets over the first 21 miles. I could have done
without the 100 foot hill at mile 22.5 but I pre-drove the last part of the
course so I knew what to expect. There were still some walkers on the course
over the last 4 miles who were still completing their half marathons but it
wasn't much of an issue for me, they were spaced out and the road was wide.
The race had plenty of volunteers at the water and Gatorade stops and GU at
miles 7 and 21.

Post Race.

Less the 30 yards from the finish line, they served up a hot breakfast.
Close by they had huge containers of hot coffee (and it was good stuff)
topped off with ice cream sundaes they served for desert (ice cream on top
of a warm brownie with chocolate syrup and whipped cream) and absolutely no
lines. They had plenty of tables, and plenty of food to go around. The
finish area is inside a park with a lake that I'd compare to Central park in
HB, lots of ducks and geese and the trees were filled with fall colors. It
was a very serene setting to relax and wind down after the race. Later I
headed over to the nearby beer garden which was set up just behind the
park's amphitheatre to have a Michelob Ultra and listen to some music. Not a
single person in line in front of me. They had a great band playing and they
gave out the race awards during a break in the music. Since many of the half
marathoners had long since left the scene it was far from the usual post
race mad house but there were certainly plenty of marathoners around
enjoying the festivities. Without looking at the color of their bids I could
tell then ran the full by their limps. :)

I almost forgot to mention that the race fee included a long sleeve
technical shirt and a finishers long sleeve zippered hoodie sweatshirt, not
bad for $75.

As you can tell, I highly recommend this race for a fall marathon. This 2nd
year they increased the total field from 3,000 to 5,000 although the number
of marathon finishers stay the same at around 650 and it sold out a few days
prior to the race. I think it's going to continue to grow and get a
reputation as one of the best marathons in California but only time will
tell.

I left Fresno at 2pm and pulled into my driveway at 6:45 just in time to go
out to dinner and celebrate. Run Fresno, you'll like it but remember you
heard it from me first.

www.runfresno.com

Jon


JONATHAN RESNICK, CPA, MBA

AN ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

Proactive Advisor to Engineering Firms and Entrepreneurs

2152 Dupont Drive, Suite 206

Irvine, CA 92612

Tel: 949-250-0852

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For those of you planning on enjoying a bagel after this Saturday's
Quail Hill run (lead by Matt Hood), here's a 10% off coupon for Big City
Bagels:  http://www.cheapirvine.com/merchants/422/big-city-bagels.html
<http://www.cheapirvine.com/merchants/422/big-city-bagels.html>

If you have trouble with the above link, go to cheapirvine.com and
scroll down to find Big City Bagels.

Enjoy!
Amy



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I was fortunate enough to just sneak in under the wire by 25 seconds
yesterday and get a Boston Qualifier at the Fresno Marathon. That's all I
have to say about my race for now because but I'd like to tell you about the
Eye-Q Fresno Marathon.

When I started to get sick a couple of days before the Portland Marathon
last month and had to cancel out and I selected Fresno as my marathon over
Santa Clarita. I got pretty much the same reaction I got back in 2004 when I
told people I was going to run CIM up in Sacramento. Why on each are you
going to drive up to a godforsaken place like Fresno? Now it seems everyone
in the club has heard of CIM and we get a group going up every year. This
was only the second running of the Fresno Marathon and they had 650 runners
plus a half marathon with 4,000 runners and walkers. The folks up at Fresno
know how to put on a race. The really pay attention to detail to make the
day not only a great running experience but an overall memorable experience.
I'd rate in similar to Catalina and that race has a very loyal following,
sort of a Catalina Marathon on roads without the hills and mud.

I stayed at an Econolodge just 2 miles from the start. In spite of the name,
the hotel was brand new and a lot nicer than many place that I've paid $250
a night for and it was only $62 including tax including a free breakfast
that I skipped. Just down the block was a big mall with many high end stores
and restaurants, including Ruth's Chris, REI, Elephant Bar etc.

Since I drove up alone, I opted for the pasta feed held at the race expo
where they had Dick Beardsly as the speaker and he was fantastic. "Dick is
well known throughout the running world.  He still holds the course record
for Duluth's famous Grandma's Marathon. He is also the owner of the fifth
fastest men's marathon in U.S. History.  Dick's most famous run was probably
his second place finish to Alberto Salazar in what is known throughout the
marathon world as "The Duel in the Sun" in the 1982 Boston Marathon."
Although I'm sure he's told that story thousands of times it sounded fresh
as he retold to us Friday night. He's one of the best speakers on any
subject that I've ever heard.

Race Day.

The half went off first at 7am and the marathon followed at 7:30. The had
100 porto potty's at the start area mere yards away with no lines at all
since there were only 650 of us lining up. I'm sure it was a bit more
congested before the start of the half. I slept in at my hotel and parked
close by and jogged the half mile to the starting area. It was easy to find
the pace groups and the atmosphere was very relaxed missing the usual mob
scene at the start. The course itself was reasonably scenic and quite flat
with a few tunnels under streets over the first 21 miles. I could have done
without the 100 foot hill at mile 22.5 but I pre-drove the last part of the
course so I knew what to expect. There were still some walkers on the course
over the last 4 miles who were still completing their half marathons but it
wasn't much of an issue for me, they were spaced out and the road was wide.
The race had plenty of volunteers at the water and Gatorade stops and GU at
miles 7 and 21.

Post Race.

Less the 30 yards from the finish line, they served up a hot breakfast.
Close by they had huge containers of hot coffee (and it was good stuff)
topped off with ice cream sundaes they served for desert (ice cream on top
of a warm brownie with chocolate syrup and whipped cream) and absolutely no
lines. They had plenty of tables, and plenty of food to go around. The
finish area is inside a park with a lake that I'd compare to Central park in
HB, lots of ducks and geese and the trees were filled with fall colors. It
was a very serene setting to relax and wind down after the race. Later I
headed over to the nearby beer garden which was set up just behind the
park's amphitheatre to have a Michelob Ultra and listen to some music. Not a
single person in line in front of me. They had a great band playing and they
gave out the race awards during a break in the music. Since many of the half
marathoners had long since left the scene it was far from the usual post
race mad house but there were certainly plenty of marathoners around
enjoying the festivities. Without looking at the color of their bids I could
tell then ran the full by their limps. :)

I almost forgot to mention that the race fee included a long sleeve
technical shirt and a finishers long sleeve zippered hoodie sweatshirt, not
bad for $75.

As you can tell, I highly recommend this race for a fall marathon. This 2nd
year they increased the total field from 3,000 to 5,000 although the number
of marathon finishers stay the same at around 650 and it sold out a few days
prior to the race. I think it's going to continue to grow and get a
reputation as one of the best marathons in California but only time will
tell.

I left Fresno at 2pm and pulled into my driveway at 6:45 just in time to go
out to dinner and celebrate. Run Fresno, you'll like it but remember you
heard it from me first.

  www.runfresno.com

Jon


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Everyone, I am looking for a Garmin to help me with my training distances and
km/mi pacing for the Dec. race.  If you have a used one that you would like to
sell, please let me know. Thanks.  Doug Denniston