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The second annual(?) Red Dress Run was held on June 16^th^.
Understanding that the novelty of a run of this type might have worn-off
and, like last year, the iffy-ness of the weather might cause people not
to come, I did not know what to expect when I arrived at the pool area
to set-up the run. However, the weather cooperated and the \"dressed
contingent\" turned out in numbers that greatly exceeded my
expectations. There were 35 people that signed the sign-up sheet. (There
may have been others that participated but did not sign-in.) Since there
were also a few people that ran (or walked) in normal attire, I do not
know the exact number of people that came in a red dress.

Some of the outfits were, how should I say it, striking - or is the word
outrageous? I think there were better outfits this year than last year.
If there is a next time, someone should tell Rich Lee that he has to get
a garter belt because his hose kept falling down to his ankles when he
ran.

The 3.2 mile run (and associated 2.0 mile walk) started at the pool
area, wound its way around APS and then back to the pool area for food
and refreshments. In keeping with the red theme, the food/refreshments
included red punch, red apples, and red chocolate chip cookies, and
\"normal\" bagels. (I tried to get all red bagels but the bagel store
only had a few strawberry bagels.)

In addition to the race participants there were plenty of observers,
including an Argonne photographer and a guy with a video camera. With
all the cameras in action there should be some great pictures of the
event. God only knows what is going to happen to all the film that was
shot during this race. Maybe we can all plead to either mistaken
identity, insanity, or \"this is the way I always dress - do you want to
make something out of it\".

This year there were four prizes (two \$25 gift certificates to
Maggiano\'s Little Italy restaurant in Oak Brook and two \$20 gift
certificates to Victoria Secrets\'). One was for the \"best\" dressed
and three were raffle prizes. After much soul searching the judges
awarded Richard Page(RE) the best dressed award for his total package of
dress and accessories. He opted for one of the Victoria Secrets\' gift
certificates. Maybe at next year\'s race Richard will show us what he
got with his gift certificate. Julie Gotchie(HR) won the first raffle
prize, she took the other Victoria Secrets\' prize. The winners of the
Maggiano\'s gift certificates were Marcy Gatzke(ESH) and Jack
Picciolo(ET). I suspect I can guess what type of group this was, when
the first two prizes chosen were the Victoria Secrets gift certificates,
rather that the more expensive restaurant gift certificates.

If we have a run of this type next year, we will do one thing
differently. Instead of having just one \"best\" dressed award, we will
have two \"best\" dressed awards - one for a woman and one for a man. It
seems somewhat unfair to have only one award of this type.

Finally, I would like to thank all the people that got caught up in the
goofiness of the event. It shows me that there are a lot of people here
at Argonne that don\'t mind a little good natured fun.

Karl Grimm

Runnin\' and Gunnin\' in Sugar Grove

On June 5 Dick Page and I ran a 5K biathlon at the Aurora Sportsmen\'s
Club in Sugar Grove. This is the second year in a row that we have run
in this wonderful race. This biathlon is a 5-K race with two shooting
intervals. First, there is a trail run of about 1500 meters, followed by
shooting 5 shots in a prone position, another 2000 meter trail run,
shooting 5 shots standing-up, and finally, another 1500 meter trail run.
The shooting was done with the club\'s 22\'s (you could bring your own
22 if you wanted to), while the run was through the woods at the club
site. It was a hot and humid day; luckily, most of the course was
shaded.

Your final score was your overall clock time minus 10 seconds for each
target you knocked over while shooting prone and minus 15 seconds for
each \"hit\" while standing. (Standing hits are worth more because it is
harder to aim while standing, just ask any guy.)

The course was an un-groomed (but cut) course through the woods, over
logs, etc. (Exposed roots and other obstacles on the course were marked
with bright orange paint.) Since there are a limited number shooting
stations, all runners did not start out at once; two runners started
every minute.

The one hint on strategy we observed while watching the elite
participants was to pace yourself so that you were not breathing too
hard while trying to shoot. The idea was to slow down your running a
little bit before the shooting segments started. Some of the better
shooters took deep breaths to calm down between every shot. Then again,
for novice shooters like us, our strategy was just to try and not hit
another participant. In fact, we were quite surprised at our totals - we
both had 3 hits prone and 2 hits standing.

If you were not a registered biathlete you had to attend a clinic before
the race. For this particular race there was a clinic both Friday night
and Saturday morning. At the clinic you saw a short video and then spent
the remainder of the time at the practice range shooting. (The Friday
night clinic was better because there were fewer attendees.) Although we
were registered biathletes (from last year), we still went to the clinic
on Friday night just to get in some practice shooting.

Furthermore, to be able to use a 22, both at practice and during the
race, you have to have an Illinois FOID (Firearm Owners Identification
Card) card. Participants that did not have a FOID card shot with an air
rifle. To obtain a FOID card, all you need to do is fill out a simple
form, attach a current picture, and send it along with \$5 to the State
Police. Sometimes it seems like it takes a long time to obtain a card,
so get your application in early if you want to be sure to have a card
before the next race.

There were about 60 participants and there were the standard goodies at
the finish. The run costs (including a colorful shirt) \$15 if you
pre-registered or \$18 on race day.

So if you are looking for a new challenge, try a biathlon. They are
great. In fact, we had such a good time we plan another biathlon at the
Aurora Sportsmen\'s Club on July 10.

Karl Grimm

Running Club Summer Social

The Argonne Running Club is sponsoring a summer social on Thursday, July
15, at Papa Passero\'s in Darien. (The restaurant is on Cass Avenue just
a little south of 63rd street.) This after work pizza and beverage
social, which starts at 5:30 PM, is free to all members of the running
club that have paid their dues for this year. The charge for running
club member guests, which will be collected at the social, is \$3.

Whenever we have a gathering at this restaurant we always like to let
members know that they should park in the lot for the restaurant. Once a
member parked in an adjacent lot and got their car towed, which entailed
a \$105 fee.

Karl Grimm

Early Bird Runs

The second of three morning runs sponsored by the ARC will be held at
7:15 AM on Wednesday, July 14^th^. The 4 mile course for runners and the
2-mile course for walkers will begin at the Waterfall Glen trailhead.
After the event, bagels, muffins and orange juice will be available. The
few runners that showed up for the June run enjoyed getting a run in and
beating the summer heat. We hope that you will join us for the second of
our morning get-togethers.

July\'s Fun Run -- Something New

The July fun run, which will be held at noon on July 21st from in front
of the pool, will reverse the normal fun runs. In our normal fun runs,
everyone starts together and they all finish at different times. In the
July fun run, participants will start based on their estimated time for
the 3.2 mile course. (The same course that was used for the red dress
run). The finish time will be at approximately 12:32 (assuming the first
wave start at noon). Walkers will traverse the normal 2 mile walking
course. If you ran the Red Dress Run, your time for that course will
make a good estimate for determining your handicap. A preprinted table
will be available to determine the start time. If all works out,
everyone will cross the finish line together! For details, contact Chuck
Jonah (cdjonah@anl.gov or 2-3471)

Running Club Elections

I can feel something in the air, the competitive juices are starting to
flow. It must be getting near election time for the running club. (Free
running shoes\... we have to cut the high dues rate for the club\...
throw the bums out - Oh, excuse me, I forgot where I was for a second.)
The running club is having another election. However, there is only one
announced slate of candidates. This \"reform\" slate consists of Karl
Grimm for President, Laurie Culbert for Vice-President, Paul Eident for
Treasurer, and Kristi Wood for Secretary.

Attached to this newsletter is a simple form so all members can exercise
their constitutional right to vote for the people of their choice. Since
there is only one announced group of candidates, space is given so that
you can write-in the candidates of your choice. There is even a line to
indicate \"just throw the bums out\". However, before \"just throw the
bums out\" wins in a landslide, I must inform you that, if no candidate
wins a majority, there will have to be another election.

After you have voted, please send your sealed ballot to John Schlueter
(Bldg. CHM/200, Rm. A185). John is the unbiased referee that will
maintain the integrity of the election process. There will also be blank
ballots at the July fun run for those wishing to vote at that time. The
end of the July fun run officially ends the balloting period. At that
time, John will tally the ballots and announce the winners.

Karl Grimm

Cool Down

The Argonne Running Club Newsletter is edited by John Schlueter. Please
send your stories, photos, tips, race reports, race entry forms,
comments, etc. to me. Mail: Bldg. 200, Rm. A185; Internet:
schlueter@anchx4.chm.anl.gov; Phone: 2-3588. ARC president: Paul Eident,
Bldg. 200, Rm. L175, 2-3579, eident@anlchm.chm.anl.gov. ARC webpage:
chemistry.anl.gov/ARC/ webmaster: Chuck Jonah, Bldg. 200, Rm. B157,
2-3471, CDJonah@anl.gov. For membership information, contact Karl Grimm,
Bldg. 208 Rm. A205A, 2-6721, b23921@ra.anl.gov.

Official Ballot of The Argonne Running Club

President Treasurer

( ) Karl Grimm ( ) Paul Eident

( ) Write-in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ( ) Write-in
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Vice-President Secretary

( ) Laurie Culbert ( ) Kristi Wood

( ) Write-in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ( ) Write-in
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

( ) Throw the Bums Out