Letters to the Editor
Please send your letters to
Jim Hoppe at JHoppe@aol.com

Hi,

I just dedicated a page to my Spouse Jack Swanson at LIVESTRONG Action.

This page is a part of the world's largest dedication book that LIVESTRONG
Action will use to pressure world leaders to do more to fight cancer. Can you
add your name to my dedication page? It'll only take a second, and you can
help me reach my target of 25 dedications. Please click here, it only takes a
second:

http://www.livestrongaction.org/dedication/jack-swanson-0 [1]

Right now, Lance Armstrong is dedicating his ride in the Tour de France to
the fight against cancer. And after the race, he'll send this dedication
book - with your signature - to world leaders and pressure them to
make cancer a priority in their own countries. It's our best chance to push
for better treatment, more funding for cancer research and access to care for
everyone around the world.

But if people like us don't stand up, these leaders won't pay attention.

Will you check out my dedication page? Jack Swanson inspired me to take
action - hopefully they'll inspire you to do the same:

http://www.livestrongaction.org/dedication/jack-swanson-0 [2]


[1] http://www.livestrongaction.org/dedication/jack-swanson-0
[2] http://www.livestrongaction.org/dedication/jack-swanson-0

Hi,

 

What a blast my sister and I had running the Sundae Sunday fun run this past Sunday!  We had so much fun!  As we approached the 8 mile marker we knew of the 'hill' and walked most of the hill but we were thinking of the wonderful ICE CREAM COOKIES  that was at the finish line.   As we approached the finish line we actually beat our times from last year -  boy were we excited!!  and there were our ice cream cookies!

 

 

We would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers and we really liked the changes in the race starting line and finish line!

 

Thank you

 

Carey L Polich

2019 S Adams Road

Veradale Wa 99037

922-6419

Hi Jim – Record donations at the Turkey Trot this year. Over 6,100 pounds of food and nearly $5K were given to the 2nd Harvest Food Bank. It is their biggest hour of donations during the year! Nice weather, publicity, word of mouth and some “staying home for the holidays” helped draw huge participation.
Thanks to Frank Anselmo, Rob Anselmo, Mary Jane Sullivan, Curt Kinghorn, David Nadreau, the cider heating team (Whitney and Lindy Hart, Matt and David, Brenda Klohe), Susie Hart, Tom and Kathy Cameron, John from the Parks Dept, the staff and volunteers at 2nd Harvest, Joan Pribnow, Lori Shauvin and all the participants.
Attached are a couple of photos.
Regards,
Von

Hi,
thought I'd share an email from Dan Sherwood.  He sends me his annual Strides update with a nice note and recap of what's going on in his life.  I really appreciate his continued loyalty to Spokane and the BRRC.  He keeps up with the BRRC website, virtually shared Jack's run and potluck breakfast with us last fall and recognized some of the people in the photos that were posted on the web. 
 
Gunhild


 

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Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:55:31 -0600
Subject: Thanks!
From: dsherwoo@wildblue.net
To: jswanson509@msn.com

It has been an amazing 6 months since my breast cancer diagnosis and surgery. I am doing great things to inspire others that are affected by this disease. I have been chosen by Inland Imaging to be one of their new spokespersons for their Every Woman Can campaign which educates woman on early breast cancer detection, I do my first photo shoot with that tomorrow. Also I am scheduled to be the keynote speaker for Cancer Care Northwest at their annual health fair in September. I am meeting with KXLY TV next week to be featured on an upcoming story as well. I look forward to these opportunities and to share my inspiring story. 

Hi Jim,

We need to put something on the calendar about Uncle Joe being cancelled. We keep running into people who haven't heard and were planning on running it. How does this sound?

September 11, 2010, Uncle Joe 50 KM Ultramarathon. Cancelled.

Thanks for all you do and hope to see you out on the road. We are finally back to running a little bit...

 

Take care,

Karen

Here is the info to disseminate to the BRRC members as to the benefits of Rockwood Clinic sponsorship:

1. One hour/week group Fall and Spring 6 week tri stretch and core class
(as scheduled by Rockwood) at no cost to BRRC members weekly, schedule
tbd.
2. FREE Athletic Trainer injury evaluation for injury prevention and for
new injuries that may occur during the duration of the sponsorship at no
cost to any BRRC members
3. Discounted one on one nutrition services from Nutrigab
4. In the event of an injury or other medical condition, facilitated
referrals to Rockwood network of providers (i.e.. physical therapist,
doctors, specialist, etc).


Please contact for questions:

Heidi J. Peterson ATC, AT/L, PES
Athletic Trainer
Rockwood Sports Medicine
505 E. Third Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202

Mobile (509) 869-7996
Office (509) 838-2531 ext. 2010
Fax (509) 624-0403
hpeterson@rockwoodclinic.com
www.rockwoodclinic.com<http://www.rockwoodclinic.com/>

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Heidi J. Peterson ATC, AT/L, NASM PES
Athletic Trainer and Fitness Professional
Rockwood Sports Medicine
505 E. Third Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
Cell     (509) 869-7996
Office (509) 342-3858
Fax     (509) 624-0403
hpeterson@rockwoodclinic.com<mailto:hpeterson@rockwoodclinic.com>
www.rockwoodclinic.com<http://www.rockwoodclinic.com/>

"Certified Athletic Trainers are unique health care professionals who
collaborate with physicians and other medical providers to optimize
physical activity of patients and clients"

Hi All,

Dori,
I’m not sure if you ever bring your girls to the trails near Saint George’s, but I wanted to pass along this note to you. Also, could you forward this to someone at the BRRC to let anyone they can think of who runs these trails alone know?
FYI: We’ve had several sightings of a cougar quite close to campus and have found two fresh deer kills nearby. If you use the trails near us, please have your kids stay in noisy packs, don’t let anyone run alone and let them know what to do in case they do encounter the animal.
Josh Hayes
Saint George's School

Colleen Vandeweghe’s character trait hit a cord with me, as I would do the same with my son, Shannon, when he was a football player and track and field athlete at Ferris High School; and now a student/athlete (Pirates Track & Field) at Whitworth University, Spokane, WA. To sit in the spectator stands, or on the sideline, being totally in the moment watching my son in motion, and to appreciate the physiology and physics that is embodied in his athleticism is absolutely amazing. I am thankful that my son continues the tradition of being a student/athlete, and how his current endeavors will shape his life well into the future.

In salutation, a prayer for my late mother and father for their gene pool, as well as their unconditional support of my goal to be a world-class athlete. For my children and their mother (Reilly, Shannon, and Janet) who made it all possible for me to be called ‘Dad’, and ever-lasting appreciation to Coach Bob Miller, Coach Dick Hannula, the Hall of Fame Committee, and Pacific Northwest Swimming (PNS) for the life-time honor. To my fellow athletes and coaches here in Spokane, Washington, your generous donations enabled me to travel to Seattle to accept this special award from my swimming coach and mentor, Bob Miller. Immense appreciation to my running coach, Terry Kelly, my mountaineering coach, John Roskelley: http://www.johnroskelley.com/ and the Bloomsday Road Runners Club (BRRC: http://www.brrc.net/) for sending me to Seattle for the Pacific Northwest Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
 
With a Heartfelt Thank You…
 Don Winant
Spokane, WA USA, Phone:
(509) 228-3325, Email: don.winant@yahoo.com 

Hello BRRC board. My name is Cami Ostman. I live in Bellingham, WA and
have just published a book about my journey to complete 7 marathons on the
7 continents (called Second Wind: One Woman's Midlife Quest to Run Seven
Marathons on Seven Continents - published by Seal Press). I'll be reading
(and showing some slides) at Auntie's Bookstore in Spokane on Saturday,
November 6 at 2:00 p.m.

I wanted to make sure you knew about the reading and to ask you to let
your members know. I promised Auntie's I'd try and fill up the place for
them.

Below is a link to my website with some more information about me and my
book. I've also attached a flyer with basic information about the event. I
have several friends in Spokane who will also spread the word (not to
mention the Facebook community). Thanks and hope to see you there!

-Cami Ostman
http://www.7marathons7continents.com/?page_id=283
206.890.8694

http://www.7marathons7continents.com

Hi Jim,

Here's the information for the website about the classes through Rockwood:

What: Fall Stretch and Core class on Mondays and Wednesdays;

When: Monday evenings from 6:15 - 7:10 pm
every Monday from Nov. 1 thru Dec. 13
and
Wednesday evenings fro 5:15 - 6:10, and 6:15 - 7:10 pm
every Wednesday BUT Nov. 23 (due to Turkey day!!) thru Dec. 15

Location: Deaconess education building, (northwest corner of Monroe and 5th, across the street from Shriners hospital) main floor room 267.
Parking at the adjoining parking garage for a nominal fee ($1.50 I believe) or metered on the street as well as parking is available after 5 in the unpaved employee parking lot across the street - northwest corner of Monroe and Fifth

Participants are asked to bring a mat, towel, and foam roll (not mandatory and can be purchased for $15.00 at the class) and water bottle

Let me know if you have any questions,
Heidi

Heidi J. Peterson ATC, AT/L, NASM PES
Athletic Trainer
Rockwood Sports Medicine
Cell (509) 869-7996
Office (509) 342-3858
hpeterson@rockwoodclinic.com

Brenda Gill

SPORTS   | November 07, 2010 After 90 Years, What's Another Marathon? By JER'E LONGMAN Upon completing the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Jon Mendes would become the ninth-oldest finisher in the race's history, but he has a bigger goal for 2014. Bart Haggin

MAGAZINE   | November 28, 2010 The Incredible Flying Nonagenarian By BRUCE GRIERSON Olga Kotelko, 91, is shattering track-and-field records - in her age group - and testing theories about aging. Bart Haggin

Thought this might be of value to pass on.  I, of course, am not doing anymore marathons!

http://www.sciencedaily.com:80/releases/2010/10/101021190609.ht

Bart Haggin

Spokane to Kenya Shoe Drive: I have received lots of shoes! Thank you! We do, however, still need
some sizes. The kids sizes seem to be particularly difficult to come by.
I will take any kids sizes -- even if they aren't listed as a current need
on the list below. I will just send them on knowing that they will be put
to use in the near future.

If you are downtown and would like to leave them at the Bloomsday office
(1610 W Riverside) that would be great. They are open 9-5. Or if you are
north side, I work at Mead High School. If you leave them at the front
officce for Dori they will get them to me. (Mead office is open 7-3) Or
you can email me if these don't work. We can try to
work something out.

Thanks!

Dori

Here is what I still need:

3-- women's 5.5
3 women's 6
2 women's 7
3- women's 7.5
1- women's 9
1 -women's 9.5
1- women's 10

1- men's 6
1 -men's 7.5
1 -men's 8
1- men's 8.5
2- men's 9.5

2 - child's size 2
1 child's size 2.5
2 child's size 3
2 child's size 4
2 child's size 5.5

(Remember-- I will take all kids' sizes--even if they aren't requested in
this list!!!)

Thank you!
Dori Whitford

Jim

From: Mike Vlahovich <mjvlaho@q.com>
Date: January 26, 2011 10:02:30 AM PST
To: <carol@warriormarathonrunner.com>

Hi Carol:
I'm Mike Vlahovich, president of the Inland Northwest Sportwriters and Broadcasters (and retired Spokesman-Review sportswriter). On Wed., Feb. 16, the SWABs and Spokane Regional Sports Commission host the Junior Sports Awards luncheon at the Spokane Convention Center at 11:30 a.m. The annual event rewards area high school athletes for their contributions during the past school year and we also give out several special awards for people who have contributed and inspired in various ways to sports in our community.
 
We would like to have you as our guest of the luncheon if you are in town and available in order to present you with one of those awards and recognize you in front of the 1,000-plus in attendance for your inspirational marathon marathoning while recovering from breast cancer. At that time we ask that you give a brief message to the audience.
 
You can reach me at 869-0270 (cell) or 924-8419 (home). My e-mail is mjvlaho@q.com
 
thanks in advance and congratulations for all you have done,
 
Mike Vlahovich

Hello,

 

I just featured one of your runners, Gunhild Swanson. She got her start running ultras with Let’s Climb a Mountain, described in the story (with a link to your site). This is a powerful story:

Still Gunnin’ Hills at 66: The Story of an Ultra Marathoner

http://fitnessdiaries.net/2011/01/26/still-gunnin-hills-at-66-the-story-of-an-ultra-marathoner/

The story has been widely read this week, picked up by a number of fitness and running sites. The story is very moving and inspiring. I thought you may want to feature it on your site or newsletter.

Best regards,

Atania Gilmore
Fitness Diaries
http://fitnessdiaries.net

Five honored during Youth Awards Luncheon

Carol Dellinger’s valedictory inspired her audience during Wednesday’s Youth Awards Luncheon at the Spokane Convention Center.

Dellinger was the last of five people presented with special awards and her message to the nearly 1,000 people in attendance was captivating.

You can accomplish what you set out to do no matter the obstacles, she said.

Dellinger, a dental assistant and motivational speaker, is a cancer survivor who has completed 247 marathons. She was presented the Inland Northwest Sportswriters and Broadcasters Dick Wright Certificate of Excellence.

Here are archival videos of Ethiopian, Abebe Bikila running [and winning] the 1960 Rome Summer Olympic Games. If you look at his upper body, Colleagues, there is absolutely no movement and no vertical displacement of the torso!
Olympics Olimpiadi Roma 1960 - Maratona parte-2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQmqEIYI-GU
Olympics Olimpiadi Roma 1960 - Maratona parte-1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vca1QGVAshM


Don

Don Winant

Spokane, WA USA

Hello,
You have highlighted the wonderful story about Gunhild on your site. There are one or two other stories you may also like to show, one, Sylvia Quinn I am sure is one of your members, Sallye Prenger I am not sure. But they are very inspiring stories to encourage folks to get out and run:
Sylvia Quinn
http://fitnessdiaries.net/2010/12/14/spirit-of-an-athlete-not-caged-by-age/
Sallye Prenger
http://fitnessdiaries.net/2011/01/05/60-triathlete-began-running-after-50/
and these are stories of two other Bloomsday Perennials:
Ginny Warden – age 90
http://fitnessdiaries.net/2010/12/30/lining-up-for-race-day-at-90/
Kris Olson-Wood
http://fitnessdiaries.net/2011/01/20/bloomsday-race-plants-seed-that-blooms/
I have interviewed these women and written the stories in the hopes that others will be motivated by them. Thank you so much for bringing attention to the story on Gunhild, such an incredible and inspiring woman!
Best,
Atania Gilmore

Jim

Hi there....

To Whom This May Concern:

Your members may be interested in http://www.rpmrunning.com

RPM Running contains a comprehensive race directory listing registration prices and includes many races in Washington. We are also in the process of building a directory of running clubs. If yours is not listed or contains errors, please let us know. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jill Marks

Hi Jim,

Just wanted to let you know of our upcoming 10K Mud Run and find out if you would be so kind to help us get the word out to your runners by posting it to your Event Calendar? Below are the details, along with a few photos - feel free to contact me with further questions if you have them. And if you know of any other helpful ways to spread the word in your area, let us know we'd greatly appreciate it. We look forward to making this a fantastically sloppy success in Spokane!

Event: The Dirty Dash - Spokane 10K
Date: August 20th - 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside State Park - 9711 W. Charles, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

Spokane 10K Dash August 20, 2011 Registration
$35 before the end of 5/29/2011
$40 before the end of 6/26/2011
$45 before the end of 8/6/2011
$50 after 8/6 and on Race Day

Event Description:

Have you ever said to yourself, “Marathons are too easy, and Triathlons are for sissies?”

We haven’t either…those races are really hard. Think about it…the first person to run a marathon actually died. HE DIED!...and he probably didn’t even have fun along the way!

Well let us introduce you to the new race in town…THE DIRTY DASH. This race puts all other races to shame. The Dirty Dash is a mud run obstacle course where a military boot camp meets your inner five-year-old’s fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then…man to swine.

You’ll need endurance to trudge up mountains of sludge, courage to overcome uncompromising obstacles, a complete lack of shame to wallow in pits of mud and a smile to show through at the end!

So let this mud run obstacle course become your new guilty pleasure. Go solo or with some of your dirtiest, filthiest, & uncouth friends. On either accord…you will be able to look at yourself in the mirror and say “I am a Dirty Dasher!”… and then proceed to clean yourself off.

Find us on the web at:
www.thedirtydash.com
www.facebook.com/thedirtydash


Thanks in advance for your help getting the word out!

Lots of love...and mud!
Carly

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Hello Everyone,
Its less then 4 weeks until the third annual Festival of Miles.
Our cut off date is June 1st for our awesome tech style shirts.
The race is on June 11th at Mead High school, its going to be bigger and better this year.
We have a new division that will be appealing to the fast runners, Open Male and Female Division.
We still award $100 dollars to the fastest mile and $100 dollars to the record being broke.
We also have 4 schlorships for graduating high school seniors, in the amount of $500 dollars each.
They are based on random drawings, all you have to do is run and your entered in the drawing.
Its still a family event for everyone and there is food for all family members, we do a BBQ and there
are lots of prizes given out.(over $1000.00 in random drawings).
Please attend our Family event, all ages from 2 years up to 100 years.
We award 6 deep in all age groups for medals.
Come join the fun.

Paul Gill
Race Director
509-953-4297

Jim,
Hi! Joan Pribnow and Sarah Parshall are friends of mine, and suggested that I talk to you as I am looking for runners to complete a relay team I am trying to put together to participate in the Teen Closet 50 inaugural Relay Race on June 5. I have attached information about the race.
I currently have 3 other runners who are over 40, so we qualify for the master’s coed division. I would like to stay in that division if possible. There are 10 legs ranging from 3.4 to 5.2 miles. Runners can do more than 1 leg if they would like a longer distance. I am paying for the entry fee, and asking from my team members any contribution they feel is reasonable.
Sarah and Joan thought you could send this to runners in the Bloomsday Roadrunners Club to see if anyone would be interested. Also, some people may want to put together their own team. Is this something that you can do?
Thank you for your help!
Lori Stebbins
509-499-0870 cell
P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

Jim,
Would you post this on the website as an annoucement for others to see and to give feedback to William?
Thanks
Wou
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Cassady"
To: pcfnospo@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 8:32:40 PM
Subject: runner enquiry
Hi Paul,

Was wondering if you could post this message/send it around. (See below.) I’m collecting “best practices” on runner nutrition and hydration (what’s actually working for real people) from as many different countries as possible, for university degree work. Results should be very interesting. Will send you a copy of the results automatically, and will send anyone who answers the short survey a copy also. Thanks!

Best,
Wm Cassady
“Want to find out what’s working best for serious runners around the world? Take this short survey, be part of the action, find out from the horse’s mouth! Collecting “best practices” regarding nutrition and hydration in the world of running. Participants receive survey results for free. No personal information is needed for the survey. Click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YSLQPQ5 . Pass this on to runner friends, please! Wm Cassady”

Manito Running Club
Since I'm on a roll with the top 40 this summer, here's another one I really like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU5o6M7S5nQ

Well, just wanted to follow up on last week's email to emphasize that truly anyone is welcome to join us. We have runners of all levels in the club, from speedy fast like Matthew to a few who've been walking the courses. Yes, that's right, you can even walk the courses. So I encourage folks to come on out this summer! We're a fun bunch to hang with, and we'll support you if you're just getting into running or just getting BACK into running. We meet every Saturday, at 8:00 am, parking lot off of Grand Blvd. Courses are 5 to 6 miles (and you don't have to do the full courses if you're walking), then lattes and goodies at Rockwood Bakery!
http://www.manitorunningclub.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rockwood-bakery-spokane

Hope to see you this summer!

-Jody Shapiro

Hi all, I'm so excited about Dr. Lisa Bliss' attempt to do a self-contained solo crossing of Death Valley, starting Monday. I'm fortunate to be Lisa's friend and sometime running partner (when she consents to go slow for me). Being a physician, she's also listened to my complaints about running injury issues and has provided much-appreciated advice to help me heal. Please check out the link below.  If you want, you can keep track of her on her journey. I'm sure she will appreciate any and all good wishes and prayers for her success. And if you care to donate to her cause, she and the Crosswalk teens will appreciate that too. Only one man has done what she is about to do, and he stated that no woman could possibly do it. We'll see....

Jim,
We are again hosting a Turkey Trot to benefit the Cheney Food Bank and Cheney XC this Thanksgiving. Could you add it to the race calender on BRRC.net for us please?
Here is the important info:
Date: November 24, 2011 9am @ Cheney High School
Cost: $5 no shirt, $20 w/shirt (11/14 deadline for shirt orders)
Link to entry form
Thank you for your help.
Chad Portwood
Assistant XC Coach
Cheney HS

Hi Jim,

Under the BRRC Calendar Future Runs or Events section, it would be appreciated if you please add: May 19, 2012 The Fourth Annual Windermere Marathon.

Many BRRC members, including myself, support this event which is a fund raiser for the Windermere Foundation who contribute monies, locally, for programs and organizations that provide shelter, clothing, children's program, emergency assistance and other services to those who need our help the most. A significant portion of Windermere Foundation dollars to toward programs that help children. An over-arching belief is that building a child's self-esteem is an investment in our future.

Many thanks...

Best in Health and Running,

Elaine

Elaine Koga-Kennelly, BRRC Member
Event Director
Windermere Marathon

Subject: KREM TV feature

Here is a great story filmed and aired today on KREM TV about me running the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of US Marine Chris Lesser who just returned from Afghanistan! Very inspiring story!

http://www.krem.com/video/featured-videos/Marine-receives-medal-as-inspiration-for-marathoner-136463668.html


Carol Dellinger
Warrior Marathon Runner
Finisher of 257 Marathons
2 year Breast Cancer Survivor
509-990-1035
www.warriormarathonrunner.com

"You never know how strong you have to be until being strong is the only option"

Hi there my name is Harry McFadden and I am writing to tell you about Running Wild. Running wild is a company based in the north of Ireland set up to provide running, walking and touring holidays for those who like going off the  beaten track. However, we also visit all our local landmarks which include the world famous giants causeway, rope bridge and Bushmills distillery not to mention a lot more. For more information please visit our website:

Hello Jim,
Our next Adventure Auction (Friends of the Centennial Trail) is on March 9, 2012. It would be great if you could please publish a notice about this event in your next newsletter and/or website news of the BRRC. I attached two different versions, plus a poster, so hopefully one of them will suit.
Thank you very much,
Wendy Huber
Executive Assistant
Friends of the Centennial Trail
509-624-7188
SAVE THE DATE!
MARCH 9, 2012
ADVENTURE AUCTION!
www.spokanecentennialtrail.org

Dear Jim,

A while back my neighbor showed me a video on YouTube of team Hoyt.  I just stared at the screen in awe of this father's gift to his son.  I am a runner and thought it would be amazing to share my joy with another who would not normally get to participate in races, but it was just that...a thought.  Then this past November I read an article in Runner's World magazine about Ronald Robb.  Mr. Robb was inspired by the same video of team Hoyt and decided to start a program that would help others in the same way that Dick Hoyt helps his son Rick (www.myteamtriumph.org).  

While I was researching team triumph I saw a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjFsORqtVgA) on youtube featuring Captain Matt Smith, a participant in Team Triumph-Michagan.  Immediately after watching this video I contacted Mr. Robb asking for more information on starting a team in our area.  After several e-mail discussions, I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Robb last night and I have decided to start a Team Triumph chapter in our area.  I want to get the word out and begin gathering volunteers.  People do not need to be runners or athletes to be involved, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities for athletes and non-athletes alike.  I would appreciate the opportunity to share my passion for Team Triumph with your group with your permission.  If you are open to it I would like to create a flyer or brochure, or I could come talk with you or one of your small groups.  I appreciate your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Take Care,

Marie Neumiller
509-993-8147
15609 N Chronicle Ct
Mead, WA 99021