Monday, August 29, 2011

Race Report from Aug. 27-28

Hats off to Justin Tebockhorst! Justin placed 12th at the USAT&F 10k Trail Championships Sat. morning & followed that by winning the Maggie Valley Moonlight 8k later THAT evening in 26:09! Well done young man! Phillip Latter had a welcome back 3rd place finish. Great to see him back in WNC! Look for Phil in upcoming Running Times Articles, as he is an author to boot! Jeff Trantham has a great time both during & after the race as he was 10th overall & 1st in his age group!

A hardy CONGRATS to Mr. Bart Smith & his gold metal for winning his Age Division at the USAT&F 10k Trail Championships held in Laurel Springs, NC.

Congrats to Beth Saft who won the Women's 5k Race at The Dam Race at Fontana Dam! Beth set a new course record of 20:53. Not bad for a doctor & a Mom of two who has to put up with Aaron as her husband!

Raylene Morrow sent in the following report:
"I am a Warrior : ) . I finished in 43:43. I can’t believe I made it over some of the obstacles. I do have the scratches on my knees and mud in my ears to prove it. I placed 26th in my AG this is definitely one of my favorite races."

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Next Trail Workout 9/1

Our Next Trail Workout will be Thursday, 9/1 at 6pm at the Hardtimes Trailhead in Bent Creek.

The workouts will be as follows:
Advanced:
Warm Up - Route will be explained
Time Trial - Point to Point (roughly 2.5-3 miles)
Cool Down - Back to Parking area

Beginner:
Warm Up - Route will be explained
Time Trial - Out & Back (roughly 1.5-2 miles)
Cool Down - Back to Parking area

Only weather that will cancel the workout is lightening or other severe weather conditions. We will post on the blog if the Workout is canceled.

PLEASE BRING WATER TO CARRY WITH YOU & HAVE AFTER THE WORKOUT!

ALL ABILITIES ARE WELCOME!

Questions, please e-mail aaron@footrx.com

Friday, August 26, 2011

Cross Country Series Race #4 Fletcher Park 5k

Race Results from 8-25-11 @ Fletcher Park 5k

Male
1. Bill Alexander 17:20
2. David Workman 17:34
3. Curtis Rowe 18:32
4. Rob Fields 19:57
5. Mike Tinsley 20:12
6. Duncan Sherrits 20:44
7. Paul Fitzpatrick 21:04
8. Anthony Schmitt 21:35
9. Ron Wyant 22:37
10. Albert Noah 24:00
11. Rick Cochran 25:19
12. Jim Semon 25:49
13. Ralph Van Pray 26:01
14. Michael Cope 29:54
15. Hank Caplan 30:14



Female
1. Amanda Chase 19:16
2. Brenda Cauter 24:15
3. Terry Etterman 24:45
4. Kelli Runyon 26:40
5. Mishele Fields 26:41
6. Kate Seng 27:32
7. Patricia Cowan 29:13
8. Debbie Ford 30:03
9. Sarah Hendricks 30:08
10. Donna Cope 31:02
11. Keila Cochran 31:38
12. Rose Caplan 34:21
13. Kathy Pressley 36:00
14. Annette Christopher 36:58

Monday, August 22, 2011

NEEDED - Sponsors for Foot Rx Frosty Foot 50k, 30k, & 8k

Please pass this along if you know any one who might be interested.

To: Potential sponsors of the Tsali Frosty Foot Challenge 8k, 30k, & 50k Races
Race date Jan. 7, 2012

From: Aaron Saft (Race Director)
Owner, Foot Rx Running – Asheville

Date: Friday, August 5, 2011

RE: Information on sponsorship for 2012 Race

Thank you for taking the time to consider your sponsorship of this event!

To give a brief history of the Tsali Frosty Foot Races, I would start by stating that this event has taken place in the past (2009 & 2010), but this is my first year as race director (not my first time as a race director). There are three race distances to accommodate various abilities 8k, 30k, and 50k. The races drew 225 runners between the three events in 2010 (the race did not take place in 2011).

The three races will take place in the Tsali Recreation Area near Bryson City drawing runners from all over North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, & beyond! The race will be advertised in Blue Ridge Outdoors, Trail Runner Magazine, Ultra Runner Magazine, & The Running Journal.

My idea is to start with a cap of 75-100 runners in each race and to have 225-300 runners this year. I’m hoping to grow to 150 runners in each race over the next 3 years. At that point, I’d like to make a bid to have the race as a National Championship.

The proceeds of the race will benefit Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail.

Each sponsorship level is available for each of the three races (8k, 30k, & 50k) as each race will have a different t-shirt.

Once again, thank you for your consideration!
Aaron Saft
Foot Rx Running - Asheville
aaron@footrx.com
828-277-5151

GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR - $750 (ONE AVAILABLE FOR EACH RACE)
• LARGE COMPANY LOGO ON TOP OF THE BACK OF EVENT SHIRT
• COLOR LOGO ON FLYERS & WEBSITE
• ANY COMPANY INFORMATION, COUPON, OR GIVEAWAY IN RUNNERS PACKET
• BANNER (PROVIDED BY COMPANY) AT START/FINISH/REGISTRATION AREA
• COMPANY NAME INCLUSION IN ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS, INCLUDES E-NEWS BLASTS (1600 PEOPLE ON LIST), BLOGS, & ADS IN BLUE RIDGE OUTDOORS (3 ADS)
• TABLE AT PACKET PICKUP AND/OR AT EVENT
• 4 COMPLIMENTARY RACE ENTRIES
• A VERBAL “THANK YOU” ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE START & AWARDS CEREMONY

SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR - $500 (2 AVAILABLE FOR EACH RACE)
• MEDIUM COMPANY LOGO LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE ON THE BACK OF EVENT SHIRT
• COLOR LOGO ON FLYERS & WEBSITE
• ANY COMPANY INFORMATION, COUPON, OR GIVEAWAY IN RUNNERS PACKET
• BANNER (PROVIDED BY COMPANY) AT START/FINISH/REGISTRATION AREA
• COMPANY NAME INCLUSION IN ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS, INCLUDES E-NEWS BLASTS (1600 PEOPLE ON LIST) & BLOGS
• 2 COMPLIMENTARY RACE ENTRIES
• A VERBAL “THANK YOU” ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE START & AWARDS CEREMONY

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR - $250 (4 AVAILABLE FOR EACH RACE)
• SMALL COMPANY LOGO BELOW $500 SPONSORS OF THE BACK OF EVENT SHIRT
• ANY COMPANY INFORMATION, COUPON, OR GIVEAWAY IN RUNNERS PACKET
• BANNER (PROVIDED BY COMPANY) AT START/FINISH/REGISTRATION AREA
• A VERBAL “THANK YOU” ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE START & AWARDS CEREMONY


IN-KIND DONATION (PRODUCT) – LESS THAN $200
• COMPANY LOGO ON BACK OF EVENT SHIRT BELOW $250 SPONSORS
• ANY COMPANY INFORMATION, COUPON, OR GIVEAWAY IN RUNNERS PACKET


Cross Country Series Race #4 Fletcher Park Thursday Aug. 25 @ 6:30pm

Come to Fletcher Park on Thursday, August 125th for the 4th race of the 2011 Cross Country Series. Registration will start at 5:30pm in the last parking area. The course distance is 5k. Cost is $15 for one race or $75 for the remaining 8 races (checks payable to Aaron Saft). More info on the series on our homepage (www.footrxasheville.com).

E-mail aaron@footrx.com with questions

Directions:
HWY 25 into Fletcher.
From North, turn left on Howards Gap Rd.
From South, turn right on Howards Gap Rd.
Park is 1/4 mile on the left.

Race Report from Aug. 20-21

Raylene Morrow ran the Run for Hope 5k on Sat. in Burnsville & was 2nd place overall!

Keelin Schneider won the Women's 10k at the Springmaid Splash in 49:07!

Albert Noah sent the following race report:
"Awesome day of racing. Ran a brutal 10K in Spruce Pine (The Springmaid Splash) and beat my course PR by 10.5 Min. The Garmin said that there was 4854 Ft of Ascent and 4839 Ft of Descent and I believe it! They grow some nice hills out there. Also spanked a running Nemesis on the course by 11+ Min. That's right buddy, SPANKED.

Melissa McCulloch won her Age Group at the Springmaid Splash!

Then later today I ran the hot August Nights 5K with knackered quads in ~24:40 which placed me 2nd in my age group and I have the medal to prove it. :) A fine, fine day!"

Hot August Night 5K- August 20,2011
Montford Community Center, Asheville
Results, 70 + Men
Charlie Dotson (88) - 35:06
Don McMahill (75) - 37:12
Dawson Hunter (82) - 42:03
Larry Fincher (77) - 49:18




Thursday, August 18, 2011

Results from Cross Country Series Race #3 Fletcher Park 5k

8/17/2011
2 Loops - Police Station Loop Course

Males
1. David Workman 18:43
2. Curtis Rowe 19:50
3. Shawn Bagley 19:59
4. Michael Anderson 20:21
5. Rob Fields 20:48
6. Duncan Sharrits 21:49
7. Mark Ryan 22:20
8. David Kowatch 23:06
9. Ron Wyant 24:33
10. Joseph Bowen 25:38
11. Ralph Van Praag 28:20
12. Jim Semon 28:21
13. Michael Cope 33:19



Females
1. Beth Brinkley 25:11
2. Terry Etterman 26:05
3. Jenna Sharrits 27:24
4. Katie Kennedy 27:26
5. Patricia Cowan 31:33
6. Debbie Ford 34:43
7. Sarah Hendricks 34:44
8. Kathy Pressley 36:56

Next Race Thursday Aug. 25th Fletcher Park Blackjack Loop 5k @ 6:30pm

Monday, August 15, 2011

Cross Country Series Race #3 Fletcher Park 5k

Come to Fletcher Park on Wednesday, August 17th for the 3rd race of the 2011 Cross Country Series. Registration will start at 5:30pm in the last parking area. The course distance is 5k. Cost is $15 for one race or $75 for the remaining 8 races (checks payable to Aaron Saft). More info on the series on our homepage (www.footrxasheville.com).

E-mail aaron@footrx.com with questions

Directions:
HWY 25 into Fletcher.
From North, turn left on Howards Gap Rd.
From South, turn right on Howards Gap Rd.
Park is 1/4 mile on the left.

Race Report from Aug. 12-14

Sourwood 5k Black Mountain Aug. 13:
Shawn Bagley 6th overall 19:11
Dennis Duffy finished 24:49 & he was 62 out of 222 overall. 5th in his Age Group.
Raylene Morrow 3rd Age Group 25:55 (A new PR)
Lynn Ray ran 29:18

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Trail Workout 8/11 Cancelled

Bent Creek is having a controlled burn today which we just found out about. In light of this, we'll have to cancel the trail workout tonight.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Women needed for a Co-Ed Blue Ridge Relay Team

A team is looking for a few good women to run on their team for the Blue Ridge Relay. The team plans on running about 8:15 per mile pace. Contact Ciro if interested ciropicc@gmail.com

Monday, August 8, 2011

Soccer Players Wanted!

Foot Rx is sponsoring a Co-Ed soccer team & is currently looking for interested male & female players.

If you've played competitive soccer in the past, & are interested, please contact scott@footrx.com

Next Trail Workout 8/11

Our Next Trail Workout will be Thursday, 8/11 at 6pm at the Hardtimes Trailhead in Bent Creek.

The workouts will be as follows:
Advanced:
Warm Up - Route will be explained
Time Trial - Point to Point (roughly 2.5-3 miles)
Cool Down - Back to Parking area

Beginner:
Warm Up - Route will be explained
Time Trial - Out & Back (roughly 1.5-2 miles)
Cool Down - Back to Parking area

Only weather that will cancel the workout is lightening or other severe weather conditions. We will post on the blog if the Workout is canceled.

PLEASE BRING WATER TO CARRY WITH YOU & HAVE AFTER THE WORKOUT!

ALL ABILITIES ARE WELCOME!

Questions, please e-mail aaron@footrx.com

Race Report from Aug. 6-7

Lydia Odell was the swimmer for the Brevard team at Lake Logan triathlon. She swam the mile, Her husband Art biked 24 miles, and Timmy Murray ran the 10K. Second team overall.

Kate Seng completed the Lake Logan sprint triathlon in 1:38:53.

Lydia was also second overall female for the Lake Logan Aquathlon. Swam mile and ran 5K in 49 minutes.

Don McMahill (75) and Dawson Hunter (82) ran the Franklin 5K For Clean Water on Saturday.

Dawson placed 70th with a nice 38:41 (2nd AG) while Don came in 76th (3rd AG).
This event was part of the Blue Planet Network for Clean Water.

Results from the Bele Chere 5K:

Bart Smnith 21:00 1st place Age Group
Eve Smith 26:27 5th place Age Group

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Cross Country Series Race #2 Montreat College 5k Results

8-3-11

Montreat College 5k - Race #2

Males
1. Justin Herbert 18:19
2. David Workman 18:55
3. Shawn Bagley 20:21
4. Paul Fitzpatrick 22:52
5. Anthony Schmitt 23:21
6. David Kowatch 25:08
7. Ron Wyant 25:14
8. Ralph Van Praag 30:33
9. Hank Caplan 32:21
10. Stephen Johnson 34:04



Females
1. Lauren Snyder 23:49
2. Brenda Canter 26:33
3. Kate Seng 29:09
4. Patricia Cowan 32:34
5. Donna Cope 33:50
6. Jai Adams 38:58

Sunset Stampede Has Been CANCELED

The Sunset Stampede has been canceled & will not be rescheduled. We're just the messenger. We have no more details than that at this time.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Maggie Valley Moonlight Race Aug. 27th

Maggie Valley Moonlight Race to Return in 2011
The list of activities enhanced by mountain moonlight grew by one this week with the long anticipated return of a favorite Maggie Valley endurance event.
Announced today (Monday) by race organizer Greg Duff of Glory Hound Events, the Mission Health System Maggie Valley Moonlight Race will return in 2011 and once again entice runners from near and far to lace up their sneakers in the dark.
“After a two-year absence, Glory Hound Events is proud to bring back this fixture of the Western North Carolina running scene,” Duff said. “Runners should be pleased to know that we are planning to restore some of the traditions of the past, as well as incorporate some modern aspects for the 30th running.”
Hosted by the Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Moonlight Race will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. Those participating in the 8K race will gather at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds and run the same course as was used in 2008, Duff said. The course takes runners 1.2 miles up the valley to Ghost Town, then 2.4 miles in the opposite direction, before returning them 1.2 miles to the finish line back at the fairgrounds.
"The Maggie Valley Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is extremely pleased to bring back the Moonlight Race in August 2011 for its 30th year,” said Teresa Smith, Chamber president. “Runners from all over the world have flocked to the valley throughout the years to participate in the Moonlight Race, and the businesses are happy to have the boost to the local economy that participants provide.”
The first Maggie Valley Moonlight Race was held on Aug. 4, 1979, with more than 830 participants. From its start the nighttime race was popular with elite and amateur runners alike, some of whom traveled great distances and from other continents to participate. In its early years, the Moonlight Race’s sizable winner’s purse attracted internationally-recognized runners from as far away as Australia, New Zealand and Kenya. While prize money is no longer available, Moonlight runners continue to be challenged by the difficulty of this course, Duff said.
“The valley appears to offer a relatively flat course,” he said, “but the climb toward the Ghost Town parking lot is a tough one.”
“The town of Maggie Valley is excited to be working with Greg Duff of Glory Hound Events to promote the 30th running of the Moonlight Race,” Audrey Hager, Maggie Valley’s director of special events and festivals, said.
Just as was the case in 1979, town officials hope the return of the Moonlight Race will bring visitors in close contact with Maggie Valley’s many businesses and hotels rooms. “We believe this important event will bring economic stimulus to the businesses and put Maggie Valley back on the map,” said Hager.
“We are grateful to the Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce and the town of Maggie Valley for their complete support of this endeavor,” said Duff. “We look forward to once again seeing hundreds of people running in the valley this August.”
Major sponsors for the returning Moonlight Race to date include Mission Health Systems and the Smoky Mountain News. Registration for the event will open on Feb. 1, 2011. All event information, including a link to online registration, is being updated as it becomes available at www.maggievalleymoonlightrun.com.

Race Report

Race Report from Curtis Rowe:
"Just wanted to let you know I finished the White River 50 mile trail race Saturday at Crystal Mountain, WA. My hardest race to date for sure! 17,400' of total elevation change, 2 plus miles in the snow, creek crossings, stair climbs and 5' in diameter trees across the trail to name a few things that made this a very fun run. My time was 9 hours 45 mins."


Lauren Britton's Race Report:
"Just wanted to brag a little bit! I set my 5k PR this morning at an event in Naples, FL, the Eagle Lake Extreme 5k (which really was not "extreme" compared to the events in WNC!!) with a time of 22:59, and placed 3rd woman overall! I'm pretty stoked about it, after a bit of a hiatus from doing running events!"

Raylene Morrow ran the Folkmoot 5k on July 23rd in 26:16 and was 1st in her age group!

Bele Cher 5k Asheville, NC July 30th:
Justin Tebockhorst was 3rd Overall in 16:20
Rebecca Mayernick won her Age Group in 22:04
Dennis Duffy 26:10, 267/1239 overall and 16/47 in age group

Monday, August 1, 2011

August Club Discount Weeks

August 8-13: Tri Club of Asheville
August 15-20: Four Seasons Running Club
August 22-27: Asheville Track Club

Must present membership ID card to receive club discount.

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Tax Free Weekend Sale Aug. 5, 6, and 7th!

We'll have our annual Tax Free Weekend Sale Aug. 5,6, AND 7th! Shoes & apparel under $100 will be tax free & ON SALE! Shoes will be at least 15% OFF & Apparel at least 25% OFF! Call ahead to make sure we have your shoe & size, we'll hold it for you. We will be opening the store on Sunday, from 1-5pm, just to make sure you don't miss this great opportunity!!

Cross Country Series 2011 Race #2 5k @ Monreat College weds. Aug. 3rd @ 6:30pm

Come to Montreat College Cross Country Course on Wednesday, August 3rd for the 2nd race of the 2011 Cross Country Series. Registration will start at 5:30pm by the athletic fields parking area. The course distance is 5k. Cost is $15 for one race or $75 for the remaining 9 races (checks payable to Aaron Saft). More info on series below.

E-mail aaron@footrx.com with questions

Directions:

From the East:
• On I-40 West, take Exit 64 (Black Mountain/Montreat).
• Turn right onto NC-9/Broadway Street.
• At the first traffic light, turn left onto Vance Avenue.
• At the four-way stop, continue through. The entrance will be on the right at 510 Vance Avenue. Follow the signs to the parking area. To access the soccer and softball fields, continue past the entrance to the next right.

From the West:
• On I-40 East, take Exit 64 (Black Mountain/Montreat).
• At the traffic light, turn left onto NC-9/Broadway Street.
• At the first traffic light, turn left onto Vance Avenue.
• At the four-way stop, continue through. The entrance will be on the right at 510 Vance Avenue. Follow the signs to the parking area. To access the soccer and softball fields, continue past the entrance to the next right.

From the Montreat campus:
• Take Assembly Drive toward Black Mountain.
• At the stone Montreat gate, the street changes to Montreat Road (continue through).
• At the traffic light, the street changes to Broadway Street (continue through).
• Turn right at the second traffic light onto Vance Avenue.
• Continue through the four-way stop. The entrance will be on the right at 510 Vance Avenue. To access the soccer and softball fields, continue past the entrance to the next right.

The 2011 Cross Country Series Application will be available on our home page www.footrxasheville.com

Dates are as follows:
July 21st Event #1 - 5k @ The Asheville School
Aug. 3rd Event #2 - 5k @ Montreat College
Aug. 17th Event #3 - 5k @ Fletcher Park
Aug. 25th Event #4 - 5k @ Fletcher Park
Sept. 8th Event #5 - 5k @ Jackson Park
Sept. 22nd Event #6 - 6k @ Fletcher Park
Sept. 29th Event #7 - 6k @ The Asheville School
Oct. 6th Event #8 - 6k @ The Asheville School
Oct. 13th Event #9 - 6k @ Jackson Park
Oct. 27th FINALE - 8k @ Montreat College
Awards Ceremony TBA

Visit our Blog for Updated Information www.footrxasheville.com

Races will start at 6:30pm

Cost will be $15 per race (sign up for all 10 for $75)

EVERYONE must complete 6 of 10 races to receive long sleeve technical shirt.

EVERYONE MUST RACE FINALE AT MONTREAT COLLEGE TO COUNT IN GRAND PRIX STANDINGS!

Prizes will go as follows:
1st-3rd Overall Male & Female
Los Jovenes Male & Female (Under 18 yrs) 1st Place ONLY
Master’s Male & Female (50 yrs & up) 1st Place ONLY
Grand Master’s Male & Female (70 yrs & up) 1st Place ONLY

Team Divisions - Must have 3 runners to score, 5 runner max on team roster. Teams must be submitted before 3rd race of the series. Winning team from each category will win prizes. All teams must have ATLEAST 2 Females on the roster, & at least ONE female must be included in scoring.

Mixed Under 18 yrs
Mixed Under 50 yrs
Mixed Master’s (Over 50 yrs)
Mixed Grand Master’s (Over 70 yrs)

Scoring:
Individuals - Your place against your competitors of your gender will be your points - Low score wins w/ your best finishes from 5 of the 8 races

Teams - Your team score will be tallied based on your individuals finishing place in your division - All team scores will be tallied from 6 of your teams’ best team scores out of the 10 races

Awards will be products from: Ultimate Direction, Drymax Socks, Montrail Shoes, & Mountain Hard Wear Apparel