$5 5k - Dec. 4 - Fletcher Park - Age Graded - NEW START TIME

Our Dec. $5 5k will take place at 6:15pm on Dec. 4 in Fletcher Park.

 

Registration will start at 5:30pm in the last parking area of Fletcher Park. Minimum $5 donation to run. 100% of entries will go to Manna Food Bank www.mannafoodbank.org

 

This month's format is Age Graded. All finish times of runner's over 40 years of age will be adjusted according to how old they are.

 

HEADLAMPS AND/OR FLASHLIGHTS ARE REQUIRED! IT WILL BE DARK!

 

We will be awarding Knuckle Lights & Princeton Tec Headlamps to the following:

Top 2 Male & Female Age Graded Finish Time

Best Male & Female Non- Age Graded Finish Time

Top Male & Female Youngest Finishers

 

 

Questions can be directed to aaron@footrxasheville.com

Mingle Night with Dr. Charles Harpe Dec. 11 7pm

 
What is Mingle Night?
Mingle night is a monthly event offering a chance to chat and get to know professionals involved in the WNC running community. This is not a formal talk, but rather an informal “gathering” after hours at the shop. This is also a great chance to meet others from the WNC running and walking community that you might otherwise not! Plus, there will be snacks. 

Who is December's guest? 
This month's guest will be Dr. Charles Harpe, MD. Dr. Harpe will be available all evening to answer questions and chat about nutrition for runners, and treating an athletes aches, pain and inflammation with natural foods.

More about Dr. Harpe: 
 Dr. Harpe received his medical degree from the University of Miami, School of Medicine and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He has practiced internal medicine for over 17 years and served in numerous medical leadership roles, including on the Board of Directors for the Utah Partnership for Healthy Weight (a non-profit public policy initiative), and the Davis County Health Board. He currently practices internal medicine with Park Ridge Health, in Hendersonville, NC, and is available for private consultation through Naturvore Life. He is passionate about assisting people in their acquisition of optimal health through natural means. He is also the author of Naturvore Power, "highly recommended, especially for readers struggling with chronic health and diet problems", by Midwest Book Review. He and his three teenagers are avid runners here in Asheville. 

You can learn more about Dr. Harpe at www.naturyore.com 

Details: This is a FREE EVENT that will start at 7:00pm at Foot Rx. 

Please RSVP to the event by emailing Aaron Saft. Email: aaron@footrxasheville.com

GROUP RUN - Mon., Nov. 25, 2013 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk - 6:15pm

BRING A HEADLAMP!

We'll be meeting in front of the Thirsty Monk at 6:15pm (Directions below).

We'll be running:
-On the roads of Biltmore Park and adjacent neighborhoods.


Directions:

• From Long Shoals Rd., Turn right onto Schenck Pky. (Between CVS & Gas Station)
• Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Town Square Blvd. (Between OP Taylor's & PNC)
• Thirsty Monk is 2 TOWN SQUARE BLVD STE 170. on the left hand side

ALL RUNS WILL REQUIRE HEADLAMPS & REFLECTIVE APPAREL!


FROM HENCE FORTH, WE WILL SWITCH TO BILTMORE PARK EVERY MON.

Race Report from 11/16 - 11/17/2013

Tryon 1/2 Marathon

• Shannon Wildes - 1:39:10 - 2nd Age Group
• Melissa McCulloch - 2:15:41

Pisgah Pavement Pounder 5k - Canton, NC

• Dennis Duffy - 24:52 - 2nd Age Group

USATF Junior Olympic State Cross Country Championship - 11/17 - Hagan Stone Park, Greensboro

• Andrew Robinson - 16:55 - 5th Place Overall

Patriot 5k - Greer, SC - 11/02

• Andrew Robinson - 16:37 - 1st Place Overall

MINGLE NIGHT WITH DR. BEN TRICHON - NOV. 20 7PM

Join us on Nov. 20th at 7pm at Foot Rx for a free talk with Dr. Ben Trichon. Dr. Trichon is a Cardiologist at Asheville Cardiology and a locally competitive runner. He will be speaking on the Athlete's Heart Syndrome. Something that can affect ALL of us! Learn more about Dr. Trichon at http://www.asheville.cardiologydomain.com/handler.cfm?event=practice,template&cpid=14407

We will serve light refreshments & drinks.

Please RSVP to aaron@footrxasheville.com

GROUP RUN - Mon., Nov. 18, 2013 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk - 6:15pm

 

BRING A HEADLAMP!

We'll be meeting in front of the Thirsty Monk at 6:15pm (Directions below).

We'll be running:

-On the roads of Biltmore Park and adjacent neighborhoods.

Directions:

• From Long Shoals Rd., Turn right onto Schenck Pky. (Between CVS & Gas Station)
• Enter next roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Town Square Blvd.
• Thirsty Monk is 2 TOWN SQUARE BLVD STE 170.

GROUP RUN SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER:

ALL RUNS WILL REQUIRE HEADLAMPS & REFLECTIVE APPAREL!

Nov. 18 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk

Nov. 25 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk

FROM HENCE FORWARD, WE WILL SWITCH TO BILTMORE PARK EVERY MON. & DO TRAILS RUNS FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS AT 9AM.

Race Report From 11/9 to 11/10/2013

Rex Healthcare Half Marathon - Raleigh, NC- NC USA T & F State 1/2 Marathon Championship

•  Laura Rain Tree - 1:45:22 - 4th Female Master's

 
Savannah Rock'n Roll Half Marathon 

•  Kate Seng - 2:05:07
•  Lynn Marks - 2:06:38

Vance Rocket Run 5k - Asheville

• Raylene Morrow - 25:44 - 1st Grand Master's!
• Don McMahill - 34:42 - 1st Age Group

GROUP RUN - Mon., Nov. 11, 2013 - Mills River/Trace Ridge - 6:15pm

BRING A HEADLAMP!

We'll be meeting at Trace Ridge Parking at 6:15pm (Directions below).

We'll be running:
-Never Ending Road (Dirt) Out & Back


Trace Ridge Parking Area Directions:

• 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)

GROUP RUN SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER:
ALL RUNS WILL REQUIRE HEADLAMPS & BE ON ROADS/SERVICE ROADS

Nov.. 11 - Mills River/Trace Ridge
Nov. 18 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk
Nov. 25 - Dupont Forest/Guion Farm


IN DEC. WE WILL SWITCH TO BILTMORE PARK EVERY MON. & DO TRAILS RUNS FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS AT 9AM.

Cross Country Series Overall Results

After 7 Races, the best 3 race finishes & the final race were used to determine results, which are as follows:

Males:
1. Bob Fay
2. Shawn Bagley
3. Randy Wilson
4. Hudson Koch
5. Craig Porter

Under 10 - Graham Seng
10-15 - Adam Porter
40+ - Ian Cage
50+ - Ralph VanPraag
60+ - Rick Cochran


Females:
1. Laura Rain Tree
2. Sarah Briggs
3. Shannon Scott
4. Sherry Stoneman
5. Kate Seng

50+ - Pam VanPraag

Awards will be Fri., Nov. 15 at Flat Rock Village Bakery (2710 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731) at 5:30pm. If you paid for the series, you are more than welcome to attend. Series shirts & awards will be presented.

Results from Race #7 Cross Country Series

Brevard College 11/7/2013 - 5k

Males
1. Bob Fay - 18:57
2. Shawn Bagley - 19:24
3. Randy Wilson - 19:49
4. Craig Porter - 20:28
5. Hudson Koch - 22:21
6. Ian Cage - 23:08
7. Ralph VanPraag - 26:27
8. Adam Porter - 27:23
9. Graham Seng - 28:23
10. Rick Cochran - 31:31


Females
1. Laura Rain Tree - 22:50
2. Sarah Briggs - 23:08
3. Shannon Scott - 24:30
4. Sherry Stoneman - 27:56
5. Kate Seng - 28:25
6. Nicole Naess - 41:33
7. Pam VanPraag - 41:33


Awards Ceremony - Friday, Nov. 15th 5:30pm @ Flat Rock Village Bakery

$5 5k Partner Relay Results

Fletcher Park - 11/6/2013
$5 donation for entry - 100% went to River Link - We raised $160! Thank you!
2 People took turns running a 1.3 mile loop. The results were as follows (parenthesis are the category they signed up for - category winners below):

1. Robert Commingore & Javan Lapp (Male Team) - 13:45
2. (Tie) Beth Saft & Aaron Saft (Mixed) - 15:19
2. (Tie) Daphne Kirkwood & Thomas Cason (Mixed) - 15:19
4. Natalie Halapin & Andrew Snow 15:34 (Mixed) - 15:34
5. Eliza Witherspoon & Aly Pagano (Females) - 15:42
6. Joseph Bowen & Michael Bowen (Siblings) - 16:00
7. Hudson Koch & Hunter Koch (Siblings/Males) - 17:16
8. Brian Brewer & Duncan Sharrits (Males) - 17:40
9. Sherry Stoneman & David Short (Mixed) - 17:43
10. Oliver Porter & Adam Porter (Siblings/Men) - 18:13
11. Ben Rickett & Susan Rickett (Mixed) - 18:29
12. Lynne Porter & Craig Porter (Mixed) - 18:40
13. Bart Smith & Eve Smith - (Mixed) - 20:28
14. Mike Kai & Greg Walker (Males) - 20:49
15. Melissa McCulloch & Llyod Slocum (Mixed) - 21:47
16. Laura Bowen & Ellie Bowen (Parent/Child) - 22:20
17. Michaela Leaze & Ashley Root (Females) - 22:29
18. Michelle Stillman & Daniel Stillman (Mixed) - 24:02
19. Pam VanPraag & Ralph VanPraag (Mixed) - 24:43

Category Winners
Mixed - Daphne Kirkwood & Thomas Cason
Females - Eliza Witherspoon & Aly Pagano
Siblings - Joseph Bowen & Michael Bowen
Males - Hudson Koch & Hunter Koch
Parent/Child - Laura Bowen & Ellie Bowen

Dec. 4th is our next $5 5k at Fletcher Park
Register at 5:30pm
RACE AT 6:15PM
Format: Age Graded (Finish Time will be recalculated by Age)
Donations will be going to Manna Food Bank