Race Report from 9-27 to 9-29-13

Brevard Cross Country Invitational 9/26

• Andrew Robinson - 17:24 - 2nd Overall

Citizen-Times 5k

• Jade Sanders - 44:55

Citizen-Times 1/2 Marathon

• Mark Driscoll - 3rd Overall
• Andy Brouwer - 1:28:11 - 2nd Place Age Group - 14th Overall
• Lance Martin - 1:41
• Dennis Duffy - 2:03:20 
• Shannon Worley - 2:13
• Melissa McCulloch - 2:21:07

Citizen-Times Marathon

• Keelin Schneider - 1st Female Overall
• Philip Taylor - 3:57:08 - 1st Marathon
• Shannon Wildes - 4:04:53
• Rush Austin - 4:14 - 2 minute PR!

$5 5k - Oct. 2 - Fletcher Park

$5 5k to benefit Friends of Dupont Forest.

This will be a Blackjack 5k Format.

The amount of entries will be the "pot". You will receive a card at registration, a card 1/2 way, & you may take a hit at the finish if you so desire. Who ever hits 21 will win the "pot" (given in Foot Rx gift certificate). Multiple winners will split the pot.

ANY ONE can walk/run, so please come on out!

Registration starts at 5:30pm. Race starts at 6:30pm.

Please e-mail aaron@footrxasheville.com w/ questions.

Cross Country Race #5 Warren Wilson 5k - Fri. Oct. 4

Directions:

• I-40 Exit 55 toward US-70/E Asheville/V a Hospital
• Turn left onto Porters Cove Rd. (end of off ramp)
• Turn right onto US-70 E/Tunnel Rd
  Continue to follow US-70 E
• Turn left onto Warren Wilson Rd
• Turn left onto Riceville Rd. Parking at Church on right just after Outward Bound School
• Registration across street in field

Oct. 4^th Event #5 – 5k @ Warren Wilson College

Oct. 24^th Event #6 – 5k @ Richmond Hills

Nov. 8^th Event #7 – 6k @ Brevard College                                      

Awards Ceremony TBA @ Flat Rock Village Bakery

Races will start at 6:30pm

Cost will be $15 per race $10 per race for Middle or High School Students

EVERYONE must complete 4 of 7 races to receive long sleeve technical shirt.

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

Prizes will go as follows:

Top 5 Overall Male & Female

Master’s Male & Female (40-49) 1^st Place ONLY

Grand Master’s Male & Female (50-59) 1^st Place ONLY   

Senior Grand Master’s Male & Female (60+) 1^st Place ONLY

Super Senior Grand Master’s Male & Female (70+) 1^st Place Only

Scoring:

Individuals – Your place against your competitors of your gender will be your points - Low score wins w/ your best finishes from 4 of the 7 races (Finale is a must in the scoring!)

Visit our Blog for Updated Information – follow link from www.footrxasheville.com

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE at  www.wncracing .com

Questions can be directed to Aaron aaron@footrxasheville.com

Mon. 9/30/13 Directions to Group Run - Foster Creek

On Mon., Sept. 30, we'll be running at Foster Creek in Mills River at 6:15pm.

• Turn onto N. Mills River Rd. from Hwy 280
• Go 1 mile to a right onto Foster Creek Rd. (Dirt)
• Go 1 mile on Foster Creek Rd. to entrance of Park (Old Gate)
• Go .5 miles to end of road and parking

We'll be going 6 or so miles. All abilities welcome!

Cross Country Race #4 Results from Asheville Christian Academy 5k

9/26/13

Males

1	Thomas Cason	17:34
2	Dave Workman	18:30
3	Bob Fay	18:47
4	Randy Wilson	20:31
5	Hudson Koch	21:38
6	Paul Fitzpatrick	22:10
7	Dan Schedivy	22:14
8	Justin Schedivy	23:57
9	Ian Cage	24:48:00
10	Faete Filho	26:22:00
11	Ralph VanPraag	27:33:00
Females
1	Laura Rain Tree	23:00
2	Shannon Scott	23:48
3	Jen Schedivy	24:23:00
4	Nikki Schedivy	24:50:00
5	Sherry Stoneman	28:21:00

Youth Fast Twitch Track Club

Fast Twitch Track Club- (FTTC)

The FTTC is a non-profit USATF Youth Track and Field and Cross Country organization that offers youth athletes the opportunity to compete at the state, regional, and national levels. We seek to create a team-oriented environment with core values that are taught through training and are intended for use in everyday life. The Fast Twitch Track Club will focus on youth aged athletes, from 7-18, from the Western North Carolina region. We currently have athletes from the Buncombe, Transylvania, Haywood, Jackson and Henderson counties. USATF club membership # 13-0968.

Note: This message is for elementary and middle school aged kids. The middle school cross country season does not end until October 21^st and these kids are welcome to join after the school season. The high school FTTC members have been meeting since September 3^rd.

The 3 Core Values of the FTTC athletes:

1. Sportsmanship: Ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's competiton.
2. Teamwork: Healthy competition in groups can be used to motivate individuals and help the team, as well as the individual, excel.
3. Work Ethic: A set of values based on hard work and diligence. It is also a belief in the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character.

Details:

• Start Date: October 1^st   4:45

• Location: Carrier Park near the back stop at the softball field

• Practices Dates:  Tuesday and Thursday

• Practice Times: 4:45-5:45

Meet Schedule 

11/3   USATF Junior Olympic State Meet       Hagan Stone  Greensboro, NC      All Ages

11/16 USATF Junior Olympic Regionals        TBD (in Southeast)                       All Ages                    

11/30 Foot Locker XC Championships           McAlpine      Charlotte, NC          All Ages

12/14 USATF Junior Olympic Nationals                               San Antonio, TX     All Ages

Costs:  $75 (goes toward uniforms, USATF membership, facilities, webpage)

Contact Info: Randy Ashley    (828) 280-0439      wrashley@hotmail.com

                      Brad Dodson      (828) 400-6720      judydods@bellsouth.net

Race Report from 9/21 - 9/22/13

Runway 5k - Asheville Airport

• Alycia Andrade - 19:04 - 1st Female Overall
• Melissa McCulloch - 29:21 - 5th Age Group

Hare & the Hounds Cross Country Invite - McAlpine Park - Charlotte

• Andrew Robinson - 16:55 - 20th Place Overall

Rock the Quarry

• Mark Driscoll - 1st Place Overall
• Paul Fitzpatrick - 25:25 - 22nd Overall  

Bluegrass 1/2 Marathon - Johnson City, TN

• Mary Koppenheffer - 1:59:15 - 1st Place Age Group

Race Report from Raylene Morrow:
"Anchor Splash TRI retro Run, Bike, Swim everything reversed  took off 11:36 minutes from last year

Sept. 22^nd Knoxville, TN

1^st place age group

Run 3 miles 25:13 T1  :58, Bike 6.5 miles 22:20, T2 1:32, Swim 300 yards 9:42  total  59:42 so happy to be under 1 hour"

Running Cyclocross Style Today at 4pm

Cyclocross Races start at 3pm at Carrier Park Today

Running Races start around 4-4:15pm

Directions to Group Run Mon. 9/23 - Dupont Forest

Mon. 9/23 Group Run at Dupont Forest - 6:15pm

Running from Guion Farm Parking (Approximately 6.5 miles)

• Starting down Buck Forest Service Rd.
• Right on White Pine Rd.
• Left on Hickory Mtn Rd
• Right on Hickory Mtn Loop
• Right on Ridgeline Trl
• Left on Lake Imaging Rd
• Left on Buck Forest Service Rd. - Return to Parking

Directions:
From Asheville, NC and other cities via I 40
Take I 40 to exit 46A for I 26 East towards Hendersonville. Take I 26 east to Exit 40. Turn right off Exit 40 onto NC 280. Take NC 280 south 16 miles to US 64. Turn left onto US 64 and go 3.7 miles to the stop light. Turn right onto Crab Creek Rd and go 4.3 miles to DuPont Road. Turn right onto DuPont Rd. 0.7 miles on DuPont Road to a left on Sky Valley Road. Follow Sky Valley Road past the junction of Old CCC Road to the Guion Farm Access Area 1.6 miles on the right.

From Hendersonville, NC and other cities via I 26 
Take I 26 to exit 49B for US 64 west towards Hendersonville. Go 2.4 miles on US 64 to North Church Street/Business US 25 south. Turn left onto Church Street and go 0.6 south miles. Turn right onto Kanuga Road and go 11 miles (note that Kanuga Rd becomes Crab Creek Rd). Turn left onto DuPont Road. 0.7 miles on DuPont Road to a left on Sky Valley Road. Follow Sky Valley Road past the junction of Old CCC Road to the Guion Farm Access Area 1.6 miles on the right.

Cross Country Series Race #4 5k - Asheville Christian Academy - Sept. 26

Directions:

 

• Take I-40 (East from Asheville, West from Black Mountain).
• Take the Swannanoa Exit (# 59).
• Follow signs to US Highway 70.
• At the traffic light, turn left onto US Highway 70.
• Pass the Ingles shopping complex on your left.
• At the first traffic light, turn right onto Riverwood Road.
• Entrance to the ACA campus is on the left.

Sept. 26^th Event #4 – 5k @Asheville Christian Academy

Oct. 4^th Event #5 – 5k @ Warren Wilson College

Oct. 24^th Event #6 – 5k @ Richmond Hills

Nov. 8^th Event #7 – 6k @ Brevard College                                      

Awards Ceremony TBA @ Flat Rock Village Bakery

Races will start at 6:30pm

Cost will be $15 per race $10 per race for Middle or High School Students 

EVERYONE must complete 4 of 7 races to receive long sleeve technical shirt.

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

Prizes will go as follows:

Top 5 Overall Male & Female

Master’s Male & Female (40-49) 1^st Place ONLY

Grand Master’s Male & Female (50-59) 1^st Place ONLY   

Senior Grand Master’s Male & Female (60+) 1^st Place ONLY

Super Senior Grand Master’s Male & Female (70+) 1^st Place Only

Scoring:

Individuals – Your place against your competitors of your gender will be your points - Low score wins w/ your best finishes from 4 of the 7 races (Finale is a must in the scoring!)

Visit our Blog for Updated Information – follow link from www.footrxasheville.com

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE at  www.wncracing .com

Questions can be directed to Aaron aaron@footrxasheville.com

 

Reminder: Mingle Night Tomorrow!!!

Guest: Thomas Minton, Physical Therapist

September 19th @ 7PM

At Foot Rx Store

• Thomas Minton, PT, CRTS, Cert. MDT will be present for all to talk to about running, training, technique/form, & other pertinent topics. 
• This is not a formal talk, but rather a "gathering" with horderves & beverages in which any one can talk with Thomas at any point in the evening. 
• This is a free event which will start at 7pm at Foot Rx. Please RSVP to aaron@footrxasheville.com so we know how much food & drink to purchase.

Here's a bit more about Thomas...

• Thomas Minton has been a physical therapist focusing on thetreatment of running-related and sports injuries for over 15 years. Hismain focus of treatment has been treating sports injuries with a focus onendurance and adventure athletes. He is a Pose Method Certified Running Technique Specialist, a USA Track and Field Coach, and a Red Level Bike Fit Professional. In addition, Thomas is Certifiedin Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment through the McKenzie Institute.

Race Report from 9/14 to 9/15/13

River Bound Race Series - Warren Wilson College - 1/2 Trail Marathon

• David Workman - 1st Place Overall
• Paul Scouten - 2nd Place Overall

Magnificent Mile - Raleigh, NC - NC USAT&F State Championships

• L.H. Rain Tree - 6:00 - PR - 2nd Age Group - 6th Master's 

Autism 5k - Asheville

• Raylene Morrow - 26:41 - 1st Place Age Group

RUNNING CYCLOCROSS STYLE RACE #2

Sat., Sept. 21 - 6pm - Carrier Park

Come run & have a great time with some awesome people! Cyclocross people are FUN!

We're running on the Cyclocross Course for 20 minutes to complete as many (approximately) 1 mile loops as possible.

You can register on www.wncracing.com w/ a PayPal account, at the shop, or on race day for $15. All money goes to Trips for Kids (www.tripsforkids.org)

There will be a FREE kids Race as well!

Awards (Foot Rx Gift Certificates):

Top 3 Boys & Girls in Youth Category

Top Male & Female in Non-Youth & Top Male & Female in the following Age Groups:

10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76-80, 80+

Directions to Group Run for 9/16/13 - Mills River/Trace Ridge - 6:15pm

Directions to Trace Ridge:

• Turn onto N. Mills River Rd. from Hwy 280 (Airport Rd./Boylston Hwy.) - New Ingles at light
• Drive 5 miles on N. Mills River Rd. into Park
• Once in Park, take 1st Right onto Service Rd. 479
• In approximately 1.75 miles make a left across concrete bridge (1st road on left)
• Continue up road to parking area (dead ends into parking)

We'll be running (prepare to get WET!):

• Down to old reservoir
• Right on Spencer Branch (7 creek crossings)
• Short/easy loop will take a right on Service Road and return to parking - Longer/TOUGH loop proceed straight UP Spencer Branch
• Long Loop - Right on Trace Ridge and return to Parking

Results From Cross COuntry Series Race #3

Montreat College - 9/12/13 - 5k

Males
1	Thomas Cason		17:23
2	Javan Lapp		18:09
3	Bob Fay		19:05
4	Randy Wilson		20:00
5	Craig Porter		20:55
6	Paul Fitzpatrick		22:32
7	Ian Cage		25:14:00
8	Clay Hile		26:03:00
9	Graham Seng		28:36:00
10	Adam Porter		30:27:00
11	Rick Cochran		31:21:00
Females
1	Sarah Briggs		24:22:00
2	Kate Seng		28:59:00
3	Sherry Stoneman		29:07:00
4	Nicole Naess		34:14:00
5	Dawn Jones		28:29:00

Oct. $5 5k @ Fletcher Park

$5 5k to benefit Friends of Dupont Forest. This will be a Blackjack 5k Format. The amount of entries will be the "pot". You will receive a card at registration, a card 1/2 way, & you may take a hit at the finish if you so desire. Who ever hits 21 will win the "pot" (given in Foot Rx gift certificate). Multiple winners will split the pot.

ANY ONE can walk/run, so please come on out!

Registration starts at 5:30pm. Race starts at 6:30pm.

Please e-mail aaron@footrxasheville.com w/ questions.

PEARL IZUMI SALE - 9/13/13

PEARL IZUMI SALE 9/13/13

SO...

Pearl Izumi has come out with an amazing line of shoes! 1mm to 4mm ramp shoes that aren't minimal yet extremely LIGHT! They are seemless upppers (minus where the tongue is sewed on), so the fit & feel is amazing! Midfoot or Heel strikers will be amazed by these shoes!

 

SO...

Come in Friday, Sept. 13 to try a pair. You have our 30-Day risk free trial period if you don't like them, we've got your back! We'll give you 15% off the purchase PLUS a FREE Pearl Izumi Gift with the purchase!

 

SO...

COME & GET 'EM!

 

Check out more about Pearl Izumi at www.pearlizumi.com

       

Upcoming FREE Talks

Dr. Craig Burnworth, M.D. Speaks on Injuries and Preventative Measures at Foot Rx on Sept. 18 at 6:30PM

We have a new Sports Medicine Orthopedic Doctor in the Area (Blue Ridge Bone & Joint). We'd like to introduce you to Dr. Burnworth who is also an Ultra Marathon Runner!   Topics to be discussed are: When can I run through the pain?Who should I see (which medical doctor, PT, Chiropractor) for_______ (knee pain, calf tightness, Achilles soreness, etc.)?Over the Counter (OTC) remedies – what’s for real? Dr. Burnworth will answer questions and create more of a dialogue with attendees rather than a formal talk.   Please click the following link to read more about Dr. Burnworth: http://www.brbj.com/physicians/craig-m-burnworth-md Please RSVP to Aaron aaron@footrxasheville.com

____________________________________________________________     Mingle Night at Foot Rx with Physical Therapist THOMAS MINTON - SEPTEMBER 19 - 7PM

 

Each Month Foot Rx will host a "Mingle Night" at the shop. This will be a very informal gathering in which we will invite a special guest for you to speak with & get to know others in the community. This month, Thomas Minton, PT, CRTS, Cert. MDT will be present for all to talk to about running, training, technique/form, & other pertinent topics. This is not a formal talk, but rather a "gathering" with horderves & beverages in which any one can talk with Thomas at any point in the evening. This is a free event which will start at 7pm at Foot Rx. Please RSVP to aaron@footrxasheville.com so we know how much food & drink to purchase.

 

 

Here's a bit more about Thomas:

Thomas Minton has been a physical therapist focusing on thetreatment of running-related and sports injuries for over 15 years. Hismain focus of treatment has been treating sports injuries with a focus onendurance and adventure athletes. He is a Pose Method Certified Running Technique Specialist, a USA Track and Field Coach, and a Red Level Bike Fit Professional. In addition, Thomas is Certifiedin Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment through the McKenzie Institute.

Cross Country Race #3 - Montreat College 5k

Thurs., Sept. 12 is Race #3 of our Cross Country Series at Montreat College (see directions below). We will be running 5k.

Cost is $15 for adults & $10 for students. Register online (w/ a PayPal account) at www.wncracing.com
On-site registration starts at 5:30pm. Race starts at 6:30pm.

Questions can be directed to:
aaron@footrxasheville.com

Directions to the Cross Country Course:

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.  To access the soccer and softball fields, DO NOT enter where the Montreat College sign is, 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.  To access the soccer and softball fields, DO NOT enter where the Montreat College sign is, 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 to the campus will be on the right at 510 Vance Avenue. To access the soccer and softball fields, continue past the entrance to the next right.

Race Report from 9/7 to 9/8/13

Blue Ridge Relay

• Asheville Collective - 3rd Overall 
• 1st Brigade of Sawbriar Eatin' Possum Chasers - 5th Overall (4th open Category)
• Ultra Mohawk - 1st Place Ultra Division
• Team Vicious & Delicious - 9th in the Mixed Category
• Foot Rx Ultra Chix - 6th Female Ultra Division

34th Annual Eastman Road Races,Saturday, September 7, 2013

Kingsport, Tennessee

3000 Meters Run  (3K) - 563 Finishers

• 311 - Don McMahill -18:23 - 1st Age Group 75-79

• 467 - Dawson Hunter - 22:29 - 2nd Age Group 80-84

Green River Big Hungry Trail 1/2 Marathon

• Shawn Bagley - 2:20 - 2nd Overall

Eye Opener Cross Country Meet - Spartanburg, SC

• :Andrew Robinson - 17:23 - 10th Overall