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Best Wishes Laura

Laura and John Miller will be leaving Argonne at the end of August. She
has been a frequent runner in running club events ever since she started
running. We started cross-country skiing together when I taught her how
to cross country ski. She became involved in aerobics and then started
running with me more than ten years ago. We ran together almost daily
when she worked in chemistry and her interest in racing got me back to
running races. In the runs we talked of many things -- possibly the only
things not discussed were "of ships, of sails, of sealing wax, of
cabbages and kings". I followed the progress of her children (from when
Marty was quite small to now when he towers over me, and Sara as a
budding clarinetist to a fine singer) her family and friends. She
followed my life too. When she left Chemistry for APS and then IPNS, we
continued to run together, but less often, more like once a week than
daily.

She is a charter member of the River to River Relay team and has run the
hardest sections on the course (the infamous number 6, the satisfying
number 8 where you finish to cheers and the sneaky number 2, where you
end with a hill twice as high as the "heartbreak hill" in the Boston
Marathon). She will always be a member of the River to River team and we
hope that she will be back four more times (at least) to finish the
remaining four legs of the course.

As web master, I have added a picture of her to the web site from this
year's race. We will all miss you Laura.

Chuck Jonah

I also want to wish Laura some quick healing - she broke her leg
rollerblading around the Fourth of July. We hope that you can get that
cast off, and some running shoes back on before long.

Dash and Splash with the ARC

For our August Fun Run/Walk, we will take advantage of one of Argonne\'s
world-class facilities: the swimming pool. Following the 3 mile run and
2 mile walk will be a pool party featuring food and pool games. Everyone
is encouraged to bring a swimsuit and towel and join in the post-run
fun. Just as the fun run accommodates runners and walkers of all
abilities, the pool games will too! Come and see if Karl shows up in his
red bikini!

The Dash and Splash will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18^th^ at
the Argonne Pool. The event is free to ARC members and is \$3.00 for
non-members and guests. If you have any questions please contact Dale
Alexander (x7783) or Jean Smith (x1621).

Jean Smith

Run to Work

I have a feeling that most runners have at one time or another at least
thought about running to work. I'm also quite sure that most of us have
never actually done this. It's easy to come up with excuses not to try
it: "I live too far away...", "It's dark in the morning...", "There is
no place to shower at work...", "It would take to long...", "I can't
carry my work back and forth...", "What am I going to do about clothes
for work?"

Well, you have two months to think about how to solve these problems,
because October 20 is the Second Annual Run to Work Day. Here are ten
good reasons to give it a try:

10\. No flat tires.

9\. Speed limits? Ha!

8\. Tolls are for wimps.

7\. Tank of gas = \$20; tummy full of espresso = \$2.

6\. You can't be asked to pick up milk and eggs on your way home from
work.

5\. Endorphins in the morning.

4\. You'll run on Gatorade, not gasoline.

3\. No gridlock.

2\. Tall tales to tell your grandchildren. ("When I was your age, I ran
to work, uphill...)

1\. It's a great way to experience a beautiful morning.

Running to work may not be something that works for you every day, but
it may be fun to try every now and then. If running poses to many
obstacles, you may consider biking -- it's faster, and you can carry
more things with you.

Congratulations Corrie

Many of you know Corrie Patterson, who has been an active member of the
Running Club for many years. Corrie has been in charge of distributing
the ARC newsletter each month, and has headed the ARC's volunteer effort
at the Chicago Marathon. If you haven't seen Corrie around for the past
few weeks, it is because she has been on her honeymoon. Corrie was
married on July 26^th^. Congratulations Corrie, we wish you the best!

Summer Biathlon Part II

On June 6 Dick Page and I ran a 5K biathlon at the Aurora Sportsmen's
Club in Sugar Grove. The basic information concerning the format of
summer biathlons, and that race in particular, was given in a story in
July\'s newsletter. This note details the differences between the June
and July events.

Besides the course being somewhat different there was only one major
difference between the races. In the June run, anyone could shoot the
club\'s 22\'s. However, in the July run, ONLY people with an Illinois
firearm\'s owner identification (FOID) card could shoot 22\'s. If you
did not have an FOID card you had to shoot at the targets with a club
air rifle. I don\'t know what precipitated this change, but the Aurora
Sportsmen's Club was notified by the police at 5:20 PM on the day
preceding the race that they had to change the ground-rules for the
event.

So, if you are interested in doing a future biathlon at this particular
club, you should probably get a FOID card. Fortunately, getting an
Illinois FOID card is easy. Just fill out a form (which can be obtained
at most places that sell guns or ammunition) and send it in with \$5 and
a picture. The card is cheap and it is valid for five years. I think the
only reason why a card is not granted is that the applicant either has
been convicted of a felony, or has been admitted to a mental facility.

Two additional Argonne Running Club members, besides Dick and me, ran
this second biathlon. They were Laurie Culbert and Jean Smith. The
consensus was that this race is a blast - in more ways than one. By the
way, do not get these ladies mad at you: they are excellent shots. In
fact, Jean and Laurie placed first and third in their age bracket.

Karl Grimm

I understand that Dick Page also got third in his age group, but Karl
got some dust in his eye, and had a little trouble seeing the target!

Mosquitoes, Heat, Humidity, and Pizza

The runners who met up after work on July 14^th^ for the Running Club's
Mosquitoes and Pizza were greeted with some hot and humid weather. A
dozen or so runners headed out of the Argonne Pavilion and onto the
Waterfall Glen trails for a 5 K fun run. All runners appeared to be
dripping with sweat as they returned after the run and quickly grabbed a
cup of water. The evening seemed to cool to a comfortable level fairly
quickly after the race, and shortly after we had caught our breath, Jack
Picciolo returned with four large pizzas for dinner. After a good
workout, everyone enjoyed a relaxing dinner chatting about races past
and future.

Fall Races

I've always said that autumn is the best time of year for races. The
weather is cooler than during the summer months, and typically drier
than in the spring. Runners have had all summer to train for longer fall
runs, and the fall scenery is gorgeous. Everyone probably has their
favorite fall races, and I'm looking forward to hearing about them.
Below, I've listed a few of my favorites -- hope "run" into you at one
of them!

[Windrunner 10K at Herrick Lake]{.underline}

I've never actually run this race, but I've heard it is a good one. This
race is in the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve near Wheaton on Sunday
August 30 at 8 AM. The race benefits Illinois Special Olympics. The race
is run on a crushed limestone jogging trail within the forest preserve.
Why don't you give this race a try and report back to me?

[Park Forest Scenic 10 M and 5 K.]{.underline}

This race is on Labor Day (Monday, September 7) at 8 AM. This race is
well organized, has lots of runners, entertaining water stops, nice
T-shirts, good food, and (for those fast runners) \$20,000 in prize
money. They even have a web site for race details: HREF=\". This is a
good race for runners looking for something to do on Labor Day other
than the traditional family picnic, and also a great training run for
those looking toward a longer race later in the year.

[Kankakee River 10 K]{.underline}

I ran this race several years ago when it was a 10 M race, but it has
since been shortened to a 10 K to attract more runners and avoid running
on the highway. This years race is on Sunday September 20 at 9 AM, and
is run at Kankakee River State park, about 1 hour south of Argonne. The
race is run within the State Park, mostly on campground roads along the
Kankakee River. If you are looking for a great way to spend a Fall day,
try out this race, and then spend the afternoon hiking or picnicking at
the State Park.

[National Heritage Corridor 25 K]{.underline}

This race has been gaining popularity over the years as a great training
run for fall marathoners. The race starts at the Channohon Middle School
(In Channohon, IL - near the intersection of I80 and I55) at 8 AM on
Sunday September 20. It is a fast, flat, out-and-back race along the
gravel towpath between the Illinois River and the I&M Canal. This year,
all runners get a newly designed sweatshirt for their \$20 entry fee.

Let me know if you want an entry form for one of these races.

Running Club Web-page

The Argonne running club web page can be found at
http://chemistry.anl.gov/ARC. I have posted new races that were
submitted by John Koss and Jack Picciolo.

Chuck Jonah

Quote

"Listen to your body. Do not be a blind and deaf tenant."

Dr. George Sheehan

"Listen to my body? If I was listening to my body right now I would be
home in bed eating a danish and reading the funnies."

Overheard at the San Antonio Marathon

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.**