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May I Introduce\...

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Dale Alexander MSD 212 7783

Stuart Ansell MSD 223 2656

Ken Belcher ECT 222 7515

Glen Bode DOE 201 2072

Geoff Bodwin HEP 362 6229

Don Bohringer IPNS 360 8799

Tom Braid RE 212 8236

Patrice Brewington DOE 201 6623

R. Brian Cass ACQ 201 2338

Laurie Culbert IPD 222 7658

Eric Dallman NBL 350 3340

Pat Dombrowski ASD 401 2862

Dean Eastman OTD 201 2481

Paul Eident CHM 200 3579

Robert Elder DOE 201 2269

Robert Erck ET 212 4972

Noel Feeney EMO 200 1217

Art Frigo CMT 205 4351

Marcia Gatzke ESH 212 5122

Bob Giese ES 201 3282

Karl Grimm RA 208 6721

Seth Guikema EAD 900 2617

John Harkness ES 362 7636

Anne Hermes EAD 900 0493

Vincent Huber CHM 200 9954

Di Chi Huynh EPG 201 2112

Charles Jonah CHM 200 3471

Tony Juscius ESH 200 4149

Mark Kamiya EMO 362 2704

John Koss ECT 223 5591

Mike Lanagan ET 212 4251

Richard Lee ET 212 7927

Susan Lesica DOE 201 4169

Norman Levitz CMT 205 4370

Barb Lewandowski DOE 201 2069

Charles Macal DIS 900 3767

Joseph Mavec EPG 201 2323

Rodney McCullum TAS 201 4489

Walter McFall HR 201 2976

Laura Miller IPNS 360 6485

Jill Morgenthaler ECT 221 2725

Joseph Morrison XFD 431 0106

Robert Oldham NBL 350 2466

Rick Osgood MSD 223 5469

Dick Page RE 207 6308

Corrie Patterson TD 214 9246

Phil Pfeiffer RE 208 4589

Don Piatak IPNS 361 6649

Jack Picciolo ET 212 6233

Dean Pierce CMT 205 4450

Phil Pizzica RA 208 4847

Daniel Remus FSF 201 2373

Jerry Rice ECT 363 5673

Steve Rose ESH 301 9245

John Schlueter CHM 200 3588

Vipin Shah ET 308 8049

John Sickels NBL 350 8402

Mike Slawecki CMT 205 4455

Jean Smith ET 212 1621

Christine Snyder CMT 200 7398

Martin Straka DOE 201 7724

Joe Sullivan XFD 401 8657

Todd Teel ECT 360 6811

Roger Tilbrook RE 208 8352

R. Aziz Uras RE 208 5847

Roger Wantiez DOE 201 2370

Pete Washburn TAS 201 2375

Steven Webster EPG 201 2822

John Weizeorick ECT 222 5702

Ray Wolson CMT 205 4471

Kristi Wood SSD 363 5726

Mark Yannello DOE 201 9533

Bruce Young DIS 900 7097

Jeff Zebrowski NBL 350 2494

the ARC 1998. The above list contains the names of people in the Argonne
Running Club that have paid dues in either 1997 or 1998. So if you are
looking for someone to run with (or just to talk running/exercise) this
listing may be of some help.

Unless I have made a major screw-up, everyone on this list should be
getting the newsletter. If you are a paid member and get the newsletter,
but are not on the list, or if there is a major error in this listing,
please contact me. (Karl Grimm/ Bldg. 208 Rm. A205A/ ext.: 2-6721/ email
address: b23921.ra.anl.gov)

Karl Grimm

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts

On Friday, February 13th, 21 people ran or walked the Valentine Run that
was hosted by the Chemistry Division. The course was marked by Chuck
Jonah and featured the circumnavigation of the APS complex. The first
person to cross the finish line was well over a minute ahead of the
second person. He was a tall, lanky student who said that he was just
getting back to running after an injury. He did not stay for the social.
After the run, there were bagels and other treats in the Building 200
lobby. Four boxes of candy were raffled to members of the club.
Non-members were eligible for the raffle for only the last two boxes of
candy. Dale Alexander won a box of candy this month, and he was eligible
because he won a free membership to the club last month. Way to go,
Dale!

Paul Eident

Did anyone get a good enough look at the first place finisher to
identify him before he sprinted off? Five bonus points to anyone who can
identify him.

Frosty Five

If you are ever looking for an enjoyable winter race, the Frosty Five
Mile Road Run is for you. This year's race was held February 8 at 1pm
(which is kinda nice for those of us who don't like to get up in the
morning). The race is run on the roads next to the I&M Canal in
Channahon and there are even a few small hills to make things
interesting. This race is nice because it's not large (about 250
people), the Channahon Park District does a great job of organizing the
race, and there is a warm gathering place at the finish line (Channahon
Middle School Gym). This year the weather was mild and plenty of people
were racing in shorts! Instead of yet another T-shirt, this race gives
out knit stocking caps. I personally don't ever need another T-shirt.
Argonne had several runners at the race this year including: Karl Grimm,
Jack Picciolo, John Schlueter, Tony Juscius, and myself.

Laurie Culbert

And, by the way, Laurie won fourth place overall for women. Nice job
Laurie!

Be An Organ Donor

You may think that a story about organ donation is kinda strange to see
in a running newsletter, but it actually has some bearing. Runners are
some of the most healthy and physically fit people around, so it makes
sense that they are great candidates for organ donation. This subject
may seem morbid to some, but think about it\... there are incredible
numbers of people that are extremely sick and need an organ transplant
to live. Many die waiting for a transplant. Look at how many healthy
people die in car accidents and other tragedies. Being an organ donor is
a way of having something positive coming from death\... another person
gets a new lease on life. Up to fifty people can benefit from a single
donor. I decided to become an organ donor several years ago after having
two eye surgeries and seeing a program on Channel 11 about the
Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. You can't anticipate your death but you can
give the "Gift of Life" to a fellow human being. To become a donor you
need to do three things. 1. Tell your family. Hospitals require
next-of-kin consent before donation can occur. 2. Sign the back of your
Illinois driver's license and have two witnesses sign also. 3. You can
join the Organ/Tissue Registry by contacting the Secretary of State's
office at 217/782-6258. It is important to take the time now and discuss
this with your family. Many families that have lost loved ones have been
helped by knowing that in their loved ones death, another person lived.

Laurie Culbert

Red Dress Run

The Running Club is always on the lookout for new themes for fun runs.
So when I saw the latest issue of Runners\' World (March \'98), I knew
we would have to sponsor a race like the one covered in that issue. As
described in Runners\' World, the Hash House Harriers in San Diego
sponsor a red dress run every year\.... you heard right, a red dress
run. From the article, it looks like all participants had a great time.
Therefore, this June, the exact date and course have yet to be
determined, we (the Argonne Running Club) are going to have our own red
dress run. There will be a raffle, with good prizes, ONLY for runners
that show up in a red dress. So far I know of a few people that will be
suitably attired, myself included, so don\'t let me be one of the few
guys that shows up in a dress. I am counting on the fun-loving nature of
Argonne runners to make this run a huge success, so start looking for an
appropriate frock. Be there\...in a red dress!!

My wife thinks a red sequin number would bring out the subtle highlights
in my hair\....

Karl Grimm

Leaping Leprechauns!

The Running Club\'s March run, \"The Shamrock Trot\", will take place on
Tuesday, March 17^th^ at noon. The race will begin at the APS Gallery
(below the APS Auditorium) at noon. There will be both a 3.3 mile run
and 2.0 mile walk. In the spirit of St. Patrick\'s Day, a special prize
will be given to the person wearing the most green. We hope that all
runners and walkers will come prepared to challenge last year\'s winner,
Dan Remus, who came to the 1997 race clad in an all-green running
outfit. With some luck, we\'ll have some beautiful spring weather for
the run. But either way, you\'ll be able to count on some good treats
and conversation following the race.

Altitude Training

In response to the feature article last month about running in
Albuquerque:

I also spent a week in Albuquerque and I loved it. The altitude makes us
\"flatlanders\" tire quickly but it is a well-known Olympic and
world-class training secret. The Mexican runners have used it for
decades and there is a culture known as the Taraumara (spelling?) which
excel in long distance running (100 miles). Becoming conditioned to high
altitude training and then coming down to near sea level results in
being \"supercharged\" with extra oxygen capacity.

The Mexican mountain people also have an unusual diet rich in corn and
beans, so who knows?, maybe that\'s the secret. I know when I eat a lot
of beans, I have extra propulsion!

Rich Lee

Perhaps we need to talk to Aziz Uras, who runs ultra-marathons, and see
what he knows about altitude training and eating beans.

Sidestepping the Side Stitch

Runners are familiar with side stitches - sharp abdominal pains that can
strike without warning. They can be momentary or prolonged enough to
ruin a workout or race.

Here is one remedy to the problem: Exhaling with force usually stops the
pain. If the stitch is on the right side, push your breath out in
exaggerated fashion as the left foot hits the ground. Do the opposite
for the left side. Anyone with recurrent stitches should develop an
abdominal-strengthening program.

David Brennan

Baylor College of Medicine

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\"Running helps me stay on an even keel and in an optimistic frame of
mind.\"

Bill Clinton

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