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That turkey (run) just keeps growing every year. This year we had 397 runners who crossed the finish line, up from just under 200 last year and 97 the first year. Some local runners said they only heard about the race this year, so word is spreading. President Dee Boeck said our great web site and more publicity contributed to the increased awareness, and the great weather brought out even more participants. The starting gun went off at 8:30, and runners headed east on Elm St. The overall winner was Adrian Ludwig, former Free State runner and now a KU senior, who was recently honored as one of the top 12 track stars with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. He finished our 5K in and amazing 15:40, almost one minute ahead of the 2nd place finisher. Natasha Roetter flew in from Boston to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend’s family and took away the female overall first, with a time of 18:47.
One man said that running before the big meal gave him that righteous feeling, and another wondered just how many meals he could eat over the weekend and still use the 5K as justification for overeating. Lara Burger’s son Andrew (262 in photo), who rode sweep in a Burley behind a bike last year, ran his first race with his buddy Kristian Andersson (417) and Lara.
We had runners from eighteen other states and Washington D.C. They came from New York to California, with Texas sending the most entrants - eleven. Thanks to everyone who put in time and effort - from those who baked cookies to those who worked race morning - to everyone else who did things in between. (Jorge Carvajal - gmw photo)
(Left:) Brenda Groskinsky and Karen Braman were part of the crew handling race day registration.
Runners You Should Know: Molly WoodMolly Wood is hard to miss. Since she’s our club treasurer, she’s at most meetings. She’s been at the registration desk for the annual Thanksgiving Day 5Ks. And if you haven’t noticed her in those places, you may seen her on the streets and roads of Lawrence, where she puts in nearly 30 miles a week. But that’s only if you get up early enough. She’s up around 5a.m., runs, showers, then on week days heads for Stevens & Brand, where she is an attorney. Molly says the groups chat while they run. They believe in the “no-detail-too-small version” of whatever topic is being discussed, and no topic is left unexplored, except politics and religion. (Marsha Odgers photo) Molly says she runs because she feels great afterwards. It relieves stress, keeps her fit, and since she loves to eat (and cook), running allows her to burn up all the calories she eats. Only illness or injury keep her off the streets. She also swims and takes yoga classes two times a week. Yoga gives her strength, flexibility and a good workout. Except for ice, weather is a non-issue. She has good rain gear. In winter her feet never get cold. She doesn’t wear a gator or mask because it fogs up her glasses. The coldest she has been was last winter, training for the Boston Marathon. When asked what people think of her running, she said, “My family thinks I’ll hurt myself, and acquaintances think I’m a better runner than I am because I run so much. I’m not as accomplished as they think I am.” For inspiration, she looks to Dee Boeck because she feels Dee is so consistent, committed, and fast. Molly is currently training for the half-marathon in Las Vegas.
Runners' RecipeTry this recipe that Dee found in a Merc newsletter. Barley Malt Oat Bars
Mix these four ingredients together in a sauce pan and put over very low heat. Mix the following in a large bowl:
Add a third cup of each of the following:
Mix these into the warmed, liquid ingredients. The mixture will be stiff and dry. Cover a 10x13 baking sheet with parchment paper. Press and spread out the mixture into a square. Bake at 350˚ for about 13 minutes, until lightly browned and puffy. Slide the parchment paper onto cutting board and cut the square into small bars while still hot. Allow to cool completely on the parchment paper. Store tightly covered.
Book RecommendationsHere are descriptions of three books that have been ordered by the Huchingsons. If you want to borrow them, or borrow the two that were reviewed in the last newsletter, contact the club librarian. Here’s a review from an Amazon reader:
The Runner's Literary Companion: Great Stories and Poems About Running (Paperback)
Thirty Phone Booths to Boston By Don Kardong Here’s a review from an Amazon reader:
Newsletter ContributionsAll members contribute to the newsletter. Please email articles to: jhuchingson63@hotmail.com. Read past issues on www.runlawrence.org. About runLawrenceformed in September of
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3rd Thanksgiving Day Run Record
Stacy Snider’s enthusiasm was unmistakable. She was the first racer to arrive when the doors opened at 7am. She said she was running for her Dad, who is battling illness, and his courage would inspire her to keep going. 
Some interesting stats: Our 2006 participants ranged in age from a 71 year old man to a couple of 5 year old girls. Forty children 14 and under participated. There were only 8 over the age of 64. 
Jorge Carvajal (172), a new member who just put in a 3:31:04 in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 5 (his first), was pleased with his 20:04 finish. 
Molly began running off-and-on when she was in her 20’s but began running almost daily before she turned 40. Now she’s a member of five running groups who meet on different days of the week: the Tu/Th - 7 milers, the Wed - 5 milers, the Sat 10+ milers, and the Sun - 6 milers. 
Running in Literature: A Guide for Scholars, Readers, Runners, Joggers and Dreamers (Hardcover) 
Here’s a review from Booklist Sue-Ellen Beauregard