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Frosty Five

Frosty Five

If you are ever looking for an enjoyable winter race, then 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 (the
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

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.

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