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"Covered Bridge" is a Winner

One of our runners, John Koss, ran the Elim Covered Bridge race on June
7 in Palos Heights, and has this report:

The Elim Covered Bridge Run (10 K, 5 K and 2 mile walk) is a good race
and I recommend it to anyone. There were plenty of water stops and the
refreshments afterwards were great. They had pizza and many other kinds
of food - like fruit and bagels and lots to drink. They even had a D.J.
for entertainment. It is also, and most importantly, a very good cause
and all 100% of the money from entry fees goes to Elim which is a school
for the physically and mentally challenged children. This was my first
10 K race and I finished in 39:52 (in the pouring rain).

John Koss

*Thanks for the race report John! I encourage everyone who runs races to
send me a short paragraph on what they though about the race. How much
was the entry? Was is worth it? How was the food? Were there T-shirts?
How was the course? How was the weather? Was it well organized? We will
use your comments to recommend races for our runners to do next year.
Without your input, this is impossible to do! Send your race comments
to: John Schlueter, Bldg. 200, Rm. A185, or send an email to:
schlueter@anchx4.chm.anl.gov*

*John - also wanted to say congratulations on breaking 40 on a day with
less than ideal weather. There are many of us who only dream about a
time like that! Good luck on your triathlon training.*

Cream of Wheaton

This years Cream of Wheaton Run for the Animals was held on Saturday,
May 31st. The morning was cool but sunny which made perfect weather for
the event. Both the 5K and 10K races started simultaneously in downtown
Wheaton at Memorial Park and also finished there. As the 5K runners
finished up on the left hand side of the street, the 10K participants
continued on for another three mile loop ending back at the park as
well. There were about two thousand participants all together which made
for a crowded starting line and race through the narrow downtown streets
of Wheaton, but the route itself was very scenic. The 5K course looped
through the historic district and part of the Wheaton College campus.
The roads were blocked off for the morning run and lots of spectators
sat along side the road cheering the runners on as they passed. There
were regular water stops and mile splits given along the route. At the
finish line there was lots of water, juice, bagels and fruit for the
runners to load up on. And for those willing to part with four dollars
there was a pancake breakfast offered at the park with coffee, juice and
sausage. After the race participants could wander through the craft fair
set up in Memorial Park as part of the Cream of Wheaton Days festival.
All in all it was a really nice and well planned race. The times ended
up being a little slow as the roads were pretty crowded with runners,
but if you are not too concerned about your time and are looking for a
fun summer run, this is one to keep in mind for next year.

Maggie Kelly

Sun Shines on Morning Run

The dozen or so runners and walkers who showed up for the Club's Morning
Run on June 11 were treated to a beautiful summer morning for running. I
actually noticed several runners coming back very sweaty, and
"complaining" about the heat. That was a strange thing to hear after the
very cool spring that we have had. Of course the real reason that we
decided to have the race at 7 AM was to avoid the torrential rainstorm
that moved across the lab over the noon hour!

After the run, everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful weather for a
little while. As everyone snacked on bagels, orange juice, and coffee, I
heard many conversations about races people had run already this spring,
and plans for upcoming runs this summer. Thanks to Paul Eident, Marcy
Gatzke, and Rich Lee for organizing the event. Next year, we will need
to encourage those Du Page Park District employees to roll out of bed a
little earlier to open the gate for us! I doubt though that any spirits
were dampened by having to walk the extra 1/8 mile from the auxiliary
lot.

Director's Fitness Day Run

The Running Club's July run will be on Wednesday July 16. Laboratory
Director, Dean Eastman, has agreed to run this race with us, allowing
Running Club members to meet him personally. Please make a note that
this race will begin at 11:45 AM rather than the usual noon start. The
event will begin and end at the Argonne pool. The course will be 3.1
miles for runners, with a shorter option (\~2 miles) for walkers.
Ribbons will be awarded to the fastest male and female runners and
walkers. After the race, there will be plenty of watermelon, cookies and
lemonade to enjoy. Hope to see you there!

Who Runs at ANL?

Have you ever wondered where all those runners come from that you see
out on the streets and trails over lunch, or before and after work? The
following graph shows how many runners the Running Club has in each
building. It may not be surprising to see that Bldg. 201 has more than
twice as many runners as any other building because they have more
employees than the rest of us. We do have a three way tie for second
place though: Bldgs. 212, 200, and 208 each have 6 runners. Regardless
of how many runners there are from your building, if you see someone
running down your hallway, you should first ask them to walk, and
secondly, give them a membership form for the Running Club. Perhaps in
an upcoming month, we will give prizes to the Running Club members from
the building with the greatest turnout at a race. Of course, if 201 does
not win, they should be very embarrassed!

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Chicago Distance Classic

The 21st Annual Chicago Distance Classic will take place on July 20,
1997. The events at Grant Park will consist of a 20K (7:45 am), 5K (7:55
am), and 5M walk (8:00 am), and the entry fees are \$18, \$16, and \$16,
respectively. Argonne running club is inviting you to participate in the
corporate team. Argonne running club members will receive \$5 off their
entry fees, and students will get \$5 off plus club membership. Each
team member has to fill out an entry form, make a check payable to
Argonne Running Club in proper amount, and send them to the team
captain, Aziz Uras (RE-Blg.208). Please call 2-5847 for more information
and a copy of the entry form. Carpooling on the race day may be
available.

Aziz Uras

October 19, Grant Park, BE THERE!

The premier race event in Chicago this year will certainly be the
Chicago Marathon. This is the 20^th^ anniversary of the race, and
somewhere around 10,000 runners will participate. As usual, the Argonne
running club will be well represented at the race.

I know that many of our members automatically count themselves out of
anything that has to do with running 26.2 miles. I can certainly relate
to this, because I know first hand how painful (yet rewarding) running
marathons can be. We realize that not everyone wants to be a marathon
runner, and yet we have a way for *everyone* to be involved in this
years event!

First, for all of our serious, long distance runners, I would like to
encourage you to run this year's Chicago Marathon. You still have over
three months to train, which is enough if you have been doing some
running this spring already. The marathon is the *one* event that
endurance runners aim to complete. For most of us *completion* of a
marathon is more important than our time. The marathon is perhaps the
only event where very average runners actually compete with the world's
best. (How many basketball players will ever get to play against Michael
Jordan?) The start line of a major marathon will give any runner an
emotional high - when the gun goes off, and ten thousand runners surge
forward. And finally, although any runner will be exhausted after
completing a marathon, it will be a memory and accomplishment that will
last forever, and cannot be taken away.

Secondly, we understand that many runners are perfectly happy without
ever running a marathon, and yet fully enjoy a good road race. I would
encourage those people to run the 5 K run which is held concurrently
with the Marathon. This race is much shorter, and allows every runner to
be able to participate in the euphoria that surrounds this day.
Regardless of how slow of a runner you are, you will be able to complete
the 5 K race in time to see the finish of the Chicago marathon.

Thirdly, Corrie Patterson will be organizing a group from Argonne to
volunteer at this year's race. Most of us have run races, and taken for
granted all the volunteers that make it possible. Well, we are making it
possible for you to give back a little, and help out at a major race.
For the past few years, the Argonne Running Club has worked at the
finish line, handing out refreshments to exhausted, but happy runners.
We encourage anyone from Argonne (you don't have to be a runner) to help
out. Volunteering is not a chore, and can actually be a lot of fun.
Usually, volunteers get some pretty cool marathon jackets, hats, or
sweatshirts as a reward for their work. And, speaking again from
experience, it is a wonderful feeling for our marathon runners to have a
support group from our Running Club waiting for them at the finish.

So, mark October 19 on your calendar, and decide how you will
participate in this event. Watch the newsletter for further information.
Volunteers who can't wait until then can contact Corrie Patterson (Bldg.
214, 2-9246).

Inspiration

"When I first started running, I was so embarrassed, I'd walk when the
cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers."

Joan Benoit Samuelson

I remember having a similar experience when I started running. But then
I realized that most of the people who I thought were watching me were
probably worse runners than I was. Who cares what anyone thinks, just go
out and enjoy yourself!

Cool Down