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National Heritage Corridor Classic -- 25 K

Last Sunday the National Heritage Corridor 25K (15.5 miles) Race was
held in Channahon, IL (near the intersection of I-55 and I-80). This is
a nice race for several reasons. First, it is run on the scenic I&M
Canal Towpath which is made of crushed limestone (like the path around
Waterfall Glen). Secondly, it is the perfect length for the build-up to
the Chicago Marathon. Thirdly, this race is an out and back race- thus,
one can watch the front runners for a short time in addition to running.
Finally, this race always gives out a neat long-sleeved shirt (included
in the \$20 entry fee).

That particular Sunday was hot and humid and I was wishing that the race
would have started at 7 instead of 8. As it turned out, the weather was
not much of a factor if you went slow and hydrated at all the water
stops - a good idea in any race.

Remember that terrible rainstorm we had a few years ago? Well, that
storm caused some damage along the I&M canal. Consequently, for the last
few years, part of the race had to be run on an asphalt road. I am glad
to say that now all the damage has been repaired and the entire race
(except for the initial part in town) takes place on the towpath - very
nice.

There was a strong contingent of Argonne runners in the 500+ field. They
included: Laurie Culbert, Pat Dombrowski, Karl Grimm, Tony Juscius, and
John Schlueter. (John also talked his sister into doing this race -
telling her that it was only a half-marathon.) Jack Picciolo was also
there but he had to work the race - tough luck, Jack, it was a nice run.

Karl Grimm

McKee's Run

Unfortunately, the flyer never went out about the fun run. But we had
twenty people participating and two walkers. There were three full teams
that had three runners or more: ECT that regained the trophy with 1st,
3rd and 18th finishes for a combined score of 24. Team ET was second
with 8th, 9th and 13th finishers for score of 30. Team HR, a new team,
was 3rd with finishers 7, 16, and 20th. Their last finisher Carolyn
Koren was actually second female runner (Jean Smith 1st female runner),
so if scored as 2nd female, may have tied with ECT.

Next year I think the scoring will be changed to favor male and female
equally; male finishers will be scored independently of female. That
will also make determining awards ribbons much easier. We gave out (with
Roger Poeppel officiating) ribbons to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers in
both the 3 mile run and 2 mile walk. The weather was good, Jean Smith of
ET graciously provided refreshments. Jack Picciolo helped, as he
recovers from a sprained ankle from a rugged cross-country relay run the
previous weekend.

Raffle prizes were won by Roger Dejus of XFD, the periodic table
T-shirt; John Hyzer of HR- the book \"Successful Jogging\" (hopeful to
return to win next year); Dick Page of RE - the salsa snack pack; and
coffee mugs by Karl Grimm, Don Schmitt, and Vince Huber of CHM. Keith
Knepper of PFS-US ran with the ARC for the first time.

First overall was Todd Teel of ECT, followed by Pat Dombrowski of APS.
First walker was Marcy Gatzke of ESH-HP, followed by Kristy Wood of ECT.

Next year we will notify all division directors so they are aware and
can encourage their people to form teams and get greater participation.

Rich Lee

ARC's October Fun Run

The NBL Annual Director's Run will be held on Wednesday October 14th at
noon (the rain date is Friday, October 16th). The start of the 3.3 mile
run and 2-mile walk will be Building 350. For further information,
contact John Sickels at 2-8402. Hope all you Chicago Marathon runners
will stop by and say 'Hi' even if your legs are still reminding you of
Sunday.

Dash and Splash with the ARC

More dashers than splashers showed up at the ARC's August fun run. Dale
Alexander and Jean Smith did a great job at coordinating this event.
They came up with a new course for us to run and held it after work in
the cool of the evening. Dale did a fantastic job marking the course --
using less than 5 cans of spray paint. (Dale, how did you get so good at
spray painting?) Afterwards, there was plenty of sub sandwiches, chips,
drinks, and ice cream for every one to fill up on. But next time Jean,
don't invite so many mosquitoes to the party!

Chicago Marathon

If you haven't signed up to run on the ARC's Chicago Marathon Team,
you've missed out on a great deal. Seven Argonne runners will be running
as a corporate team at this year's marathon. If you haven't signed up
yet, and still want to run this year's race, you can sign up on the
Friday or Saturday before the race.

If you haven't trained enough to run the Chicago Marathon this fall,
we'd still like you to be able to participate in this year's event and
cheer for our runners. The ARC will be taking a group of volunteers to
the marathon on October 11th to help pass out food and drinks to the
runners. Each volunteer will receive a distinctive jacket, hat, and
T-shirt for their efforts. Please contact Corrie Patterson (2-9246) as
soon as possible if you can help out.

Jersey Run

I ran in the annual George Sheehan Classic 5 miler in Red Bank, N.J., on
Sunday August 8, 1998. Dr. Sheehan, who passed away several years ago.
was a popular local M. D. and avid runner who published several books
and articles on running. Runner's World magazine still prints his
articles.

Red Bank has been holding this event for the past five or six years.
Originally it consisted of a 10K and 5k runs, and a 2-mile walk. Two
years ago they changed it to a 5-mile run and a two-mile walk. The event
begins the night before the race with a pasta dinner and musical
entertainment and ends after the race with the after race traditional
bottled water, bagels, bananas, etc..

The weather was in the upper 70s and humid at race time (09:00). The
5-mile course took us through several well-maintained N.J. suburbs,
people on the lawns applauding and offering garden hose showers to those
in need. The last mile starts as a gradual hill (Tower Hill) that
becomes rather steep, the down hillside is steep and also winding. At
the finish you receive a George Sheehan medallion and then take a short
walk to a park on the bank of the Navisink River for refreshments,
massages etc. A "spinning demonstration" was being offered near by, 8 or
10 people on high tech stationary exercise bikes with a guy in front
encouraging them to peddle their backsides off.

The run was well organized as always and had a good turn out,
runners(3600), walkers, and spectators. I ran with my two stepdaughters,
Kim and Kris, Kim lives in N.J., Kris in Warrenville, IL.. The last
three years I've run with Kim. Kris and her family were, coincidentally,
also on vacation in N.J. this year. This was her first G.S. Run. We
finished "slightly" behind the winners ,Phillimon Hanneck of Zimbababwe
was the male winner with a course record time of 23 :14, the female
winner was Veronica Kanga of Kenya with a time of 27:26, both runner
received \$1,000 and George Sheehan Memorial Plaques for their
victories.

Another runner from Kenya, Julius Kotich , told a local newspaper of his
concern for his cousin who worked in the U. S. embassy in Nairobi which
had been bombed recently.

I've participated in this event for the last five years. Having grown up
in Jersey , my wife, Edith and I still have family in the area. We try
to plan our vacation so that it coincides with the run.

If your ever in Jersey in early August, give this run a try, I'm sure
you'll enjoy it.

John Sickels

Back injuries

I had a back spasm the morning of July 2, as I was preparing to go for a
morning run in Waterfall Glen. I was bending over to tie my jogging
shoes, when my back began to tighten up. Within minutes, I was unable to
finish dressing, let alone jogging. I was unable to even walk normally
for about two weeks, and with the aid of a chiropractor, was finally to
resume normal activities in about four weeks.

I am doing my back exercises again and walking, but have not attempted
jogging yet. Being very careful is my main goal and avoiding injury.
Chiropractors use electrical stimulation to increase circulation and
promote relaxation as well as diathermy. My regular doctor doesn\'t
believe in chiropractic, so I\'ve had to pay for it myself. Traditional
medicine has a long way to go in this area!

Rich Lee

ARC in Cyberspace

Don't forget to check the ARC's web site at:
[http://chemistry.anl.gov/arc/]{.underline} for all the latest breaking
news about our Running Club! Special thanks to Chuck Jonah for keeping
this site operational.

Fall Races

I hope that by now most of you have run a fall race somewhere in the
area. If so, I'd like to hear about it. Send a brief race report to me,
and I'll put in the newsletter so other ARC runners can learn which area
races are good, and which ones to avoid.

If you are still looking for a good fall race to run, I can suggest the
Canal Connection Race in Utica, IL on Sunday, November 1st. This race is
near Starved Rock State Park, and is probably one of the fastest 10 Ks
that you will ever run. This is a point to point race, with the first
mile on a gradual downhill to the historic I&M canal. The race is mostly
along the gravel towpath that parallels the canal. Participants at this
year's race will receive a newly designed sweatshirt commemorating the
150th anniversary of the canal.

For all of our female runners, the Avon 10 K run will be on Sunday,
November 8 in Morton Grove at 9 AM. This race is only open to women,
which apparently makes this race more enjoyable to some female runners.
Laurie Culbert is planning to run this year's race and will hopefully
give us a report.

Quote

"Why couldn't Pheidippides have died here?"

Frank Shorter at the 16-mile mark in one of his first marathons.

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 webmaster:
Chuck Jonah, Bldg. 200, Rm. B157, 2-3471, jonah@anlchm.chm.anl.gov. For
membership information, contact Karl Grimm, Bldg. 208 Rm. A205A, 2-6721,
b23921@ra.anl.gov.**