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**Newsletter Update**

I want to begin by introducing myself as the new editor of the Argonne
Running Club News. Many of you know me, others have seen me out running
in the mornings. For those of you who don't yet know me, I look forward
to meeting you and hearing from you.

Before I go any further, I want to put in a word of thanks to Laurie
Culbert who really got this newsletter started again. She has worked
very hard on this over the past year or so. As with most of us runners,
I'm sure she would have rather be out running than writing a newsletter.
So, next time any of you see her, be sure to say thanks for all her
work.

I must say that I'm not any different, and that is why I only agreed to
work as *editor*, not *author* of the newsletter. This newsletter is
really a way for runners at Argonne to communicate with each other. The
future success of this newsletter really depends on you. I hope that all
of you who read this will also contribute. That way, the Argonne Running
Club News will really be written by running club members for running
club members.

I hope that many of you will submit things to be published. Anytime that
you run a race, please let me know what you thought of it. Is it a race
that other ANL runners should do, or was it one we should skip? If you
know of good upcoming races, send me an entry from if possible, and let
me know what you liked about it. If you have some inspirational quotes
or runner-type comics, send them over. If you have questions about
shoes, running gear, etc., ask, and we'll see if someone can help you
out.

*John Schlueter*

*Bldg. 200, Rm. A185*

**Christmas Party Success**

Many of you joined us for the first annual Christmas Pizza Party at Papa
Passerro's back on December 18th. It was much to cold of a night for
running, and I think everyone enjoyed the pizza, beer and soda. It
seemed like the perfect time to look back at all the races we had run
last year, and start to plan for those we want to do in 1997.

**Valentine's Day Run**

The running club will be sponsoring an on-site run on Valentine's day
with the them of "Hearts, Hearts, Hearts".

The Chemistry Division will be organizing this race as we did last year.
We hope to see everyone for the three mile run or two mile walk starting
in front of Building 200 on Friday, February 14th at noon. Since it will
be winter, it will probably be cold, but come join us for the race and
enjoy some hot drinks, treats, and good conversation afterwards. For
more details, see the flier enclosed with this newsletter.

**Holiday Run 1996**

On December 4 the Argonne Running Club sponsored a run that was billed
as the \"Holiday Run\". The run this year was a composite of the last
year\'s November Turkey Trot and December Polar Bear Run. It was a
bright, but cold, day for a run. Eighteen runners/walkers took part in
this years event.

The event was not timed so there were no \"winners or losers\"; however,
in my book anybody that completes the course is a winner. Therefore, the
list of this years co-winners included: Dan Remus (DOE), Bob Giese (ES),
Tom Buffington (APS/ASD), Maggie Kelly (CHM), Joe Sullivan (XFD), John
Schlueter (CHM), Mike Lanagan (ET), Christine Ader (ES), John Sickels
(DOE/NBL), Bob Fischetti (APS), Mark Dvorscak (DOE), Tom Braid
(OPS/RSI), Laurie Culbert (IPD/MED), Jerry Rice (ECT/CS), Mathew Perkins
(ET), Laura Miller (IPNS), Don Bohringer (IPNS), and Richard Lee (ET).

After the run, there was plenty of pumpkin pie, cookies, hot cider, and
more importantly, socialization. In addition to the obtaining the eats,
the running club raffled off two great looking holiday sweatshirts to
participants that are members of the running club. The raffle winners
were Laurie Culbert and Dan Remus\....lucky dogs. How come Laurie always
wins? Maybe she should try gambling at a casino at lunchtime instead of
running!

*Karl Grimm*

*Editor's Comment:*

Thanks also to all those who helped out - especially Paul Eident for
bringing his gas stove to warm up the cider and Karl Grimm for bringing
the goodies. Anyone who thinks it is cold to run a race in December
should try volunteering to work one!

**To Run or Not to Run**

The first week of December was a bad time for me. I was in bed with
bronchitis, but I still wanted to run a race on Sunday. Since I was on
antibiotics, I was feeling somewhat better, but the coughing and
lethargy continued. What to do\.....

I had been pre-registered for the European 8-K cross country race in
Elgin (12/8/96) for a few weeks and I was really looking forward to
running in this particular race. (This is a race where participants run
through mud, water, hills, open fields, etc. - sounds great doesn\'t
it.) I had never been in a race of this type, but here I was, lying
down, feeling semi-miserable but still not ready to concede this race to
the trash heap. (All the while, my wife is thinking I am more of a nut
case than usual.) The following questions came to

mind. Why was I still considering running? Should I have my head
examined? Am I being too obsessive?

After much anxiety, I finally decided not to run. However, if I made the
right decision, why do I feel like such a weenie?? It finally dawned on
me; runners must get themselves psyched for a race, so the very thought
of not running a race, after the initial commitment is made, is never
considered. I think I have to change my outlook. Runners must take a
long-term view of exercise and not be a slave to the next weekends
gratification. So if you find yourself in the same boat, chill-out and
crawl back into bed and get well before you race again. In the long
term, it will be better for you. If I repeat this over and over, one day
I may actually believe it; if not believe it, at least accept it.

*Karl Grimm*

*Editor's Comment:*

All runners will sometime end up sick or injured. Last fall I had been
training to run the Fox Cities Marathon. The night before the race I was
enjoying Octoberfest in Appleton, WI, when I stepped on a cobblestone
and turned my ankle. The injury did not seem that bad, but it still hurt
with every step, and it takes a lot of steps to finish a marathon. If I
had run the race, I may have finished, but would have had a poor time,
and probably caused a lot of pain and damage to my ankle. It was very
difficult to understand that I should not run the race. I had the same
problem as Karl: backing out of a commitment that I had made to myself.
Looking back at it, I'd have to agree that although I missed a race I
had trained a long time for, my ankle healed quickly, and before long I
was back enjoying running again.

**Siberian Express**

The "Siberian Express" race has been held for thirteen years on the
first weekend in January. This race is run on the trails at Kickapoo
State Park near Danville, IL (about 2.5 hours from Chicago). This course
is run on hiking trails within the park, and some steep uphills, steep
downhills, two creeks which must be jumped, and a fallen tree which is
usually hurdled. This year was the warmest ever for this race with the
temperature near 65 degrees for the noon start. This January thaw
resulted in many mud holes which also slowed the pace. Medals were given
to all finishers. This year Jack Picciolo, Laurie Culbert, and John
Schlueter accepted the challenge. I would recommend this race for anyone
who wants to run a race with a different flavor than traditional road
races, needs a little motivation to keep training over the winter
months, and doesn't mind driving 5 hours for a race.

**Eastman Named Honorary Member**

Karl Grimm, Marty Thomas, Corrie Patterson, and Walt McFall presented
our laboratory director, Dean Eastman, with an honorary club membership
and running club shirt. We hope that Dr. Eastman will join us for a few
running club races this year.

**Frosty Five**

Those of you who are looking for a good early race this year, may want
to

consider the Frosty Five in Channahon, IL. Channahon in about 30 min.
drive from the lab. This is a five mile race which starts at 1 PM on
Sunday, Feb. 9. The race winds through the flat, paved, and beautifully
scenic I&M Canal Heritage Corridor and town roads. Stocking caps are
given out to the first 125 entrants. Last year we had 5 ANL runners at
the race, and each of us won an award. I have entry forms for this race
for everyone who wants to go.

**Membership**

Now that it is once again a new year, it is time to pay your membership
dues to the Argonne Running Club. This years dues are \$7. If you are a
student, we only ask \$3. This year, we are trying something new for
those people who get tired of paying dues every year. You can be a
lifetime member for a one time fee of \$50. All members must sign the
waiver provided at the end of this newsletter and send it with your dues
to Karl Grimm (RA 208) as soon as possible. This money allows us to
provide treats and prizes at on site races, have running club parties,
etc. Seven bucks is less than you pay for most races...what a deal!

**Inspiration**

Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster
than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes
up. It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it
will starve to death. It doesn't matter if you are a gazelle or a lion:
When the sun comes up, you'd better be running!

*Quote from back of race shirt.*

*Fall Classic, Sister Bay, Wisc. 1994.*

**Cool Down**

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*From a Far Side Cartoon (1983)*

Please send me the names of your favorite races which you have run
during the months of March and April so we can include them in our next
newsletter. Send to: John Schlueter, Bldg. 200, Rm. A185.

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