Missoula All-Women's 5K is a Success

Run of the divas: Women take part in annual 5K By JAMIE KELLY of the Missoulian

For many participating in the Diva Day All Women's Run on Saturday morning at Fort Missoula, it was all about the costumes. Around 350 runners signed up for the run to honor women.

Pink bunny ears flopped around in damp autumn air, feather boas flapped in the breeze, and tutus bounced along as divas, prom queens and ballerinas put their best feet forward at Fort Missoula on Saturday morning.Nearly 350 women didn't let a fall drizzle dampen their spirits at the Missoula All Women's 5K run, an annual tradition formerly put on by the Blue Mountain Clinic.Now organized by Run Wild Missoula, the five-kilometer run this year was dubbed “Diva Day,” and the divas came out in their best colors, running to the beats of Blondie, the Talking Heads and Abba.

“It's good to have a friend to run with, to help push each other,” said Brenda Gagner, her face still damp with perspiration after an exhausting run. Gagner, of Missoula, ran with her friend Jennifer St. Goddard, both of them bank employees looking for a healthy diversion.Gagner sported a feather boa, as lavish and colorful outfits were encouraged - but not required - at the run.“It makes me feel beautiful,” said Gagner. “I don't get to wear it to work.”Not everyone was dressed with such flash. Many of the girls and women wore the distinctive Missoula attire of Patagonia and North Face vests.But for Theresa Noonan and her young daughter Zara, both running their fourth year in the All Women's 5K, the occasion was a perfect time hop to a different beat.So, both sporting bunny ears, mom and daughter skipped, bounced, walked and ran the route.“We did a little bit of everything,” said Theresa. “I love the spirit of all these women and girls coming together, getting exercise and being outside and having fun.”It was Zara's idea to put on the rabbit ears. Zara has a trunk full of outfits and costumes.“This is what she pulled out of her trunk,” said Theresa. “She's the fashion guru today.”

TOP 5 FINISHERS1. Megan Lerch, Missoula (19:37.9)2. Mary Thane, Missoula (19:38.6)3. Jenny Newton, Missoula (20:09.3)4. Rye Palen, Missoula (20:13.1)5. Lindsey Diefenderfer, Bozeman (20:27.5)

Find all the results at www.perfect-timing.org

The Missoula All Women's 5K

The Missoula All Women's 5K
Saturday Oct 4, 2008. Be a Diva for a Day.
Women - of all ages, generations, fitness levels, running enthusiasts, walkers, wheelers, strollers -can all benefit from the coming together to encourage each other, celebrate and enjoy a grand day for themselves. The grandmothers can inspire their granddaughters, the young ones can hop, skip and jump their way to a finish, mothers and daughters can cheer and run side by side for support. Memories are made in company of friends, colleagues, family and our 'competitors.' Blue Mountain Women's Run graciously passes the torch to Run Wild Missoula. This is the day for all of the women to be Divas, for fitness, for health, for the pure enjoyment of being out and on the move.

Women: Come and celebrate your strength, your future and your past with your friends, daughters, mothers, grandmothers, nieces, all welcome!

5K Schedule 8:00 - 9:30 am Race day registration at the start, and packet pickup. Come early!9:45 am Call to the starting line, warm up stretch.10:00 am 5K start11:00 am Free Family Walk (no t-shirt, kids will create something to take home)11:30 am Fashion Show by Runner's Edge with fitness apparel, great giveaways12 noon awards9-noon: Health and fitness activities and information in and around Heritage Hall. 9-10:55: Create your Family kids project for the Family Walk.

lots more info, downloadable registration form, online registration, etc at: allwomensrun.org

We Couldn’t Do It Without You!

Thank you to all our Sponsors for Making Sunday, July 13, 2008 a Great Day!
We Couldn’t Do It Without You!

Media Sponsors: They Got the Word Out and HOW!
KECI
Cherry Creek Radio
Missoulian

In-It-Knee-Deep Sponsors: It Took A Lot of Time, Money and Energy to Put This On:
Alpine Physical Therapy
Dana Gallery
The Good Food Store
Southgate Mall

Training & Information: The Hub
The Runner’s Edge

To Your Good Health Sponsor:
Community Medical Center

You Know All That Professional Traffic Control? Couldn’t Have Paid for It Without These Guys:
Missoula Bone & Joint

There Before Anybody Else Believed Sponsor:
Gold’s Gym

Understanding that Frenchtown is the Next Hopkinton Sponsor:
Clark Fork Valley Bank (located in Frenchtown)

8 Easy Ways to Register:
First Security Bank (in 8 Locations)

Understand What Really Counts Sponsors: Even with All the Great Local Cooperation, It Still Cost Money:
Montana Ace
Break Espresso
Missoula Downtown Association
Rocky Mountain School of Photography

Volunteer Organizations : Did They Have to Do This? Heck No! But We’re Glad They Did!
American Red Cross
Opportunity Resources
Camp Mak-a-Dream
Hellgate Amateur Radio Club

In-Kind Sponsors: Every Time We Didn’t Spend It, It Cost Us All Less, So Thanks
Garlington/Lohn/Robinson
www.runmt.com
Turner Sign Arts
Big Sky Brewing
Coca Cola
PowerBar
Saucony
DoubleTree
VW Ice
Allied Waste Services
Axmen
BioLife
Culligan
Exact Image
Mountain Line
Badlander
ABC Rental

Kids-R-Us! Special Supporters of the Missoula Kids Marathon:
St. Patrick’s Hospital & Health Sciences Ctr.
Devlin Design
Kettlehouse Root Beer
Big Dipper Ice Cream
Missoula Sunshine Rotary
Advanced Litho Printing
Carousel for Missoula
Missoula Parks & Rec

Off to a Great (Loud) Start:
ROTC Cannon
Ted Soldowski, Cannon Hobbyist

How to Make People Feel Welcome:
Mountain Line

Makes Us Look Great:
Rattlesnake Studio


What’s a Marathon Without Aid Stations?
Montana Preferred Properties
Bronc Brew
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
El-Mar Estates Homeowners Association
Garlington, Lohn, Robinson
Partners In Home Care Inc.
Sullivan, Tabaracci & Rhoades
UofM Track & Field
Sentinel Cross Country
Blue Mountain Clinic
Sapphire Physical Therapy
Southgate Mall/Caffe Dolce
Community Bank
Camp Mak-a-Dream/BioLife
Hellgate High School
Missoula Catholic Schools
Big Flat Neighborhood
Hellgate Football


Special Forces:
Missoula Rural Fire Department
Missoula City Fire Department
Frenchtown Rural Fire Department
Missoula County Sheriff’s Dept.
Missoula City Police
Montana Highway Patrol

It Takes A Village, or TWO!
SPECIAL Thanks to Frenchtown and the City of Missoula!


Volunteers: Thank YOU!!
SPECTATORS: THANK YOU!!

The Videos & articles about the 2008 Missoula Marathon.

• Video from 2008 Missoula Marathon
  Watch the super > Missoulian video By: Letty Hingtgen of the 2008 Missoula Marathon
  
  YouTube Video of 2008 Missoula Marathon Start (email me if you have your own You tube videos of the race and I'll link to them. steve@missoulamarathon.org)
  
  KPAX TV Video of 2008 Missoula Marathon

Two more YouTube Videos (added July 17) YouTube Elvis at the 2008 Missoula Marathon & Run the 2008 Missoula Marathon with Van from CA, Racer No. 17, YouTube video.

Missoulian & Sponsor of the 2008 Missoula Marathon Race Articles:

Monday July 14, 2008

• Race redux: Cool morning start, turnout aid marathon's second year
• Marathon is one stop on Australian couple's 8-race, 8-country journey
• It's better the second time around: Missoula's Bassett, Kalispell's Schuster win second Missoula marathon
  
  Sunday July 13, 2008
• 2008 Missoula Marathon: Running on full - Race organizers learn, grow from last year's inaugural event
• Green team hitting the streets to honor brother, friend
• Local man takes first place in Missoula Marathon; Kalispell teacher is women's winner
  
  Saturday July 12, 2008
• MISSOULA MARATHON: Anyone's guess in predicting winner
• 2008 Missoula Marathon: Svelte mayor kisses 102 pounds goodbye
• 2008 Missoula Marathon: Youth Homes hoping for $42,000 in pledges

More 2008 Missoula Marathon Pics

2008 Missoula Marathon First Pics

What a great day for the 2nd Annual 2008 Missoula Marathon. Here are some amateur pics from today Marathon Start and near Mile Marker 4. I'll be adding more photos to the race day photo page as they come in to me from our pro MM photographers.

Three hours left to sign up....

Get on down to the final three hours to sign up for the 2008 Missoula Marathon and pick up your race packets at the Missoula Marathon Expo at Caras Park. Pics are from the Expo this morning.

One of the cool things about the marathon are meeting the folks who have come a long way to run our marathon. Here are a group of runners waiting for the tour bus for the Missoula Marathon. Chicago, NY, Texas are where some of these folks hail from. The gal in the middle is only 5 away from completing her 50 states marathons, for the second time... fellow on her right is at 26th state marathon.

Course Director Courtney Babbock ready to board & lead the Tour of the Missoula Marathon Course earlier today..

2008 Missoula Mile Markers on display at Expo and available for purchase after the marathon.

http://www.missoulamarathon.org/

One Day to Go....

Weather Saturday, Tonight, clear. Lows in the mid to upper 40s (which means race start time). We moved the start up this year so it would be cooler. Well, it's gonna be cooler... . Your warmup clothes will be transported back to the finish line. (instructions in your race packet)

Great race weather..
Sunday, sunny. Highs near 90. (Not from Montana? it will not hit 90 until around 5 pm. )


Pick up a copy of the today's Missoulian for great Missoula Marathon articles or read online at http://www.missoulian.com/:

• 2008 Missoula Marathon: Svelte mayor kisses 102 pounds goodbye Missoula Mayor John Engen has lost 102 pounds since February. Engen will walk as much of the 13.1-mile half-marathon as he can Sunday morning. By BETSY COHEN


• 2008 Missoula Marathon: Youth Homes hoping for $42,000 in pledges When the Missoula Marathon and the Missoula Half Marathon get under way on Sunday, among the thundering herd of 1,100-plus racers will be 42 people running to improve the lives of Missoula's neediest children. By BETSY COHEN

Last Day Registration at the Missoula Marathon Expo along with your race packet pickup. See blog entry below for more info..

So come on down to the Missoula Marathon Expo in Caras Park and sign up today for the Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon or Marathon Relay before 6 pm. Take the tour bus of the MM course at Noon, only $5.00. Also run our RWM Hellgate Village 5K at 5 pm today.

http://www.missoulamarathon.org/

The 2008 Missoula Marathon Expo & Hellgate Village 5K

The 2008 Missoula Marathon Event Expo

Saturday, July 12, 2008 from 8 am - 6 pm

Packet Pickup and last day to register for the Missoula Marathon on Sunday... No Race Day Registration..

Come and see displays unique to the Montana experience, including retailers, trainers, and more in downtown Missoula at the Caras Park Pavillion. Click for map (in Adobe pdf format) of the Expo and Finish Area or Google interactive map on the Missoula Marathon Expo Page.

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Hellgate Village 5K • Saturday Late afternoon: Start Time 5:00 p.m. an informal family fun run 5K, the night prior to the Missoula Marathon, Start and Finish at Tent @ Caras Park, Percent of proceeds will be donated to the Missoula Alzheimer’s Support Group In memory of Anne Hayes. Entry Fees: Run Wild Missoula Member - $13.00 Family - $40.00 - Non-Member $15.00, Family - $45.00 All finishers receive a prize! First male and female finisher receives a framed print of Missoula. Race Director: Carol Brooker. Download the registration form or signup at the Expo.

http://www.missoulamarathon.org/

Still Sitting on the Fence?

Still trying to decide to run one of the Missoula Marathon events?

It's time to jump off the fence and run on over to one of our Missoula signup locations: Southgate Mall, Runners Edge, First Security Bank & REI. (Today and Friday)

Or just a mouse click away at active.com

Or sign up at the Missoula Marathon Expo & Packet Pickup on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in downtown Missoula at the Caras Park Pavillion.

Late Registration fees on Saturday so signup today or tomorrow and save $5.00.

http://www.missoulamarathon.org/

Running for Relationships 8 Marathons, 8 Countries, 8 Weeks, 1 couple, Every Step Together

Australian couple Sue and Andrew O’Brien are setting out to run eight marathons in eight countries in eight weeks. The journey with legs in six continents commences with the gruelling 89 km ultra Comrades Marathon in South Africa on June 15th 2008 and concludes with the Townsville marathon in Australia on August 3rd.


The MISSOULA MARATHON is proud to be the USA marathon they picked to run, number five of their eight marathons in eight countries.


The website http://www.partnerunning.com/ was launched on June 10th and includes a blog to report on progress, pictures, tips from the O’Briens forthcoming book on partner running and a link to Oxfam to encourage donors around the world as the O’Briens tackle the running, health, travel, logistics and other challenges associated with running every step of every marathon together on their journey which includes:

June 15th Comrades Marathon, Durban, South Africa
June 22nd Flic en Flac to Port Louis return, Mauritius
June 29th Rio De Janeiro Marathon , Brazil
July 6th Calgary Marathon, Alberta, Canada
July 13th Missoula Marathon, Montana, USA
July 20th Pattaya Marathon,Thailand
July 27th Swiss Alpine Marathon, Davos, Switzerland
August 3rd Townsville Marathon, Queensland, Australia


Check out their progress at their blog and give them a G'Day welcome on Race Day!

http://www.missoulamarathon.org/

Missoula Marathon Merchandise Galore!

Merchandise Galore!

This year the Missoula Marathon is proud to offer a great variety of Marathon Merchandise! We have expanded our line to provide something for everyone from our younger marathon enthusiasts to our seasoned participants. We offer a great selection of apparel for the whole family including embroidered hats and visors and ladies' hoodies to fun novelty items.

Embroidered totes, picnic blankets and aluminum water bottles will be on display. This year make sure you don't miss the Missoula Marathon Merchandise booth at the Expo...

See you there!

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Weather for Race Day: 85°/ 49° Clear .....WOW!!

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Manning the Missoula Marathon Aid Stations

Manning Your Aid Stations: Thank These People on your Way By

Sapphire Physical Therapy
Garlington Lohn & Robinson
Hellgate High School
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Community Bank
Blue Mountain Clinic
Camp Mak-a-Dream
Southgate Mall/Caffe Dolce
Partners in Home Care
University of Montana Athletic Dept.
Tabaracci, Sullivan & Rhoades
El-Mar Estates Homeowner’s Association
Bronc Brew
Hercules Mortgage
Montana Preferred Properties
Sentinel High School

Looking for Pasta?

Looking for Pasta?

The following restaurants are all located in downtown Missoula:

• Ciao Mambo: Italian Restaurant 541 South Higgins Ave, 543.0377


• Scotty's Table: Creative American In the historic Wilma Theatre, 131 South Higgins, adjacent to Caras Park, 549.2790


• Front St. Pasta and Wraps: Casual, 247 W Front St, 728.6655


• MacKenzie River Pizza: Also Pasta, 137 W Front St, 721.0077

Missoula Marathon Sponsors of the Week

Team Effort Brings Runners Post-Race Beer

In the complex world in which we all live, and with rules and regulations being what they are, in our Inaugural event last year we were unable to offer our athletes a post-race beer. Being as our race is smackin the middle of the summer, in Montana, where it's virtually guaranteed to be hot, sunny and dry, we were disappointed about that. This year, with the combined support of Big Sky Brewing and Badlander Pub, athletes may have a free beer at the conclusion of the race!

Big Sky Brewing brews its Moose Drool and other favorites right here in Missoula, Montana, but you can find their products nationwide. They are supplying freshly brewed beer for the athletes. Badlander Pub has offered to set up shop in Caras Park on marathon day, pass out a free beer to race participants (of age), and also to sell beer to spectators, friends and family taking in the event. So if a nice, cold beer and hot summer sun go hand-in-hand for you, it will be waiting for you in Caras Park on Sunday, July 13th. Thanks again to Big Sky Brewing and Badlander!

http://www.bigskybrew.com/
Badlander Pub

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Race Day Weather is looking Fantastic

As any Missoulian will tell you the last 5+ years in the middle of July have been down right HOT, 95+ degrees.

But check out the long range forcasts for Missoula Marathon Race Day & Sign up now.
Missoula Forcasts:

Mostly sunny with high in low 80s on Sunday... 52 degrees at 6 am race start...

• The Weather Channel


• National Weather Service


• Weather Underground


• The Missoulian

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2008 Confirmed Registrations for Marathon, Half Marathon & Kids Marathon

Here is the latest list of confirmed registrations in from Vic

Click to view 2008 Registration (in Adobe pdf file format)


"All Active.com registrations through July 3rd are included here; as usual, paper registration takes longer to process.
92 are signed up for the Kids Marathon, 336 for the marathon, and 510 for the half marathon.

There are also three relay teams.

If your name does not appear, is spelled incorrectly, or if age or gender are incorrect, please let me know: vic@runwildmissoula.org

46 US states and the District of Columbia, as well as Canada (17 entrants), Scotland, France,
Australia (2), and Indonesia are represented. The youngest half marathoners are 12 (two of them), The oldest is 70.

The youngest marathoner is 20; the oldest (two of them, born two weeks apart) are 73."

~ Vic Mortimer


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Small Alteration in Course Made

Small Alteration in Course Made

Hello Runners! In order to have the start and finish precisely where we want them to be located, we have made a small alteration in the course. It affects both Full and Half Marathon participants. We have posted the revised map, the course will be well-marked, and we’ll have volunteers at all the key junctures, so don’t be concerned about going off-course.

For those of you who have the course memorized, the change is in the Bonner Park area:

Travel south on Ronald. Do NOT turn left on E. Sussex.
Turn left one block past E. Sussex, on South Ave.
Turn left on Hilda as before.

> Course Map < (in Adobe pdf file format)

If you have questions, please email the Course Director, Courtney Babcock, at courtney@runwildmissoula.org

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Port-a-Potties on the Course

Port-a-Potties on the Course

This is one of our most Frequently Asked Questions so Port-a-Potties is getting it’s blog entry. Yes, there are Port-a-Potties on the course. They are located at each and every aid station. The first aid station after the respective Full and Half starts each have TWO toilets, so people who didn’t quite have time at the starting area have another chance. There are a total of 18 aid stations, 17 for the full marathon (initially two miles apart, eventually 1 mile apart) and 11 for the half marathon.

Guided Tour of the Missoula Marathon Course

Guided Tour of the Missoula Marathon Course

Are you one of those people who like to be completely familiar with the course? Are you the kind of person who does not believe in relying on the line of people in front of you and the knowledge that, no matter what, it’s 26.2 miles to the finish so what does it matter? Are you one of those people who are winning so you MUST know the course? Well, then you might want to take the bus tour.

First of all, please know that this is the MARATHON course, beginning in Frenchtown. However, if you are running the HALF Marathon, you will see about 10 ½ miles of your course, too, you just won’t see the beginning 2.6 miles, where it’s impossible to get lost anyway.

Your Tour Guide is Course Director Courtney Babcock, who does know every bump. She’s a professional runner, so there is no question you can ask about the course that she won’t know, because she’s thought about it all. In spite of the fact that your guide is a professional runner (In the 2004 Olympics, no less, and going for 2008) the cost is only $5, which is probably a mistake since fuel prices have tripled since we established that price and now breaking even is not a remote possibility. Cheap gas AND listening to an Olympian for just $5 – what a deal!

It is first come first served. Some of you have already registered on-line. The rest of you can pay at the bus as you board.

The bus leaves at noon, Saturday, July 12th, from the Parking Garage located on Main St. between Higgins Ave. and Ryman. It’s notated on the Finish Area map; the map is on the website. (The parking garage is the same place where the bus shuttle will be leaving on Sunday morning.) Bring your fan because it’s a school bus and we don’t air condition our school buses in Montana. It’s not humid enough. Just hot.

Thank you for running the Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon!
Are you one of those people who like to be completely familiar with the course? Are you the kind of person who does not believe in relying on the line of people in front of you and the knowledge that, no matter what, it’s 26.2 miles to the finish so what does it matter? Are you one of those people who are winning so you MUST know the course? Well, then you might want to take the bus tour.

First of all, please know that this is the MARATHON course, beginning in Frenchtown. However, if you are running the HALF Marathon, you will see about 10 ½ miles of your course, too, you just won’t see the beginning 2.6 miles, where it’s impossible to get lost anyway.

Your Tour Guide is Course Director Courtney Babcock, who does know every bump. She’s a professional runner, so there is no question you can ask about the course that she won’t know, because she’s thought about it all. In spite of the fact that your guide is a professional runner (In the 2004 Olympics, no less, and going for 2008) the cost is only $5, which is probably a mistake since fuel prices have tripled since we established that price and now breaking even is not a remote possibility. Cheap gas AND listening to an Olympian for just $5 – what a deal!

It is first come first served. Some of you have already registered on-line. The rest of you can pay at the bus as you board.

The bus leaves at noon, Saturday, July 12th, from the Parking Garage located on Main St. between Higgins Ave. and Ryman. It’s notated on the Finish Area map; the map is on the website. (The parking garage is the same place where the bus shuttle will be leaving on Sunday morning.) Bring your fan because it’s a school bus and we don’t air condition our school buses in Montana. It’s not humid enough. Just hot.

Thank you for running the Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon!

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Missoula Marathon Pace Groups

The Missoula Marathon pace groups are coordinated by Team Stampede, the local Missoula triathlon group.

The goal is to have pacers for the following times:

3:30 (8:00 mile pace); 3:40 (8:22 mile pace); 3:50 (8:44 mile pace); 4:00 (9:07 mile pace); 4:15 (9:42 mile pace); 4:30 (10:17 mile pace) 4:45 (10:52 mile pace); 5:00 (11:26 mile pace)

Please remember our pacers are volunteers, with their own potential injuries, and they aren’t professional pacers. If someone pulls a hamstring the day before, he/she won’t be there. And if it’s absolutely positively critical that you achieve a certain time goal, that’s your responsibility. We will do our best to live up to these pace times. Last year for our Inaugural Event we had each and every pacer make it to race day and finish on time!

RacePhotos.net

RacePhotos.net
Official Missoula Marathon Photographers
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Maybe you’ll see us, maybe you won’t….. either way we’re there capturing the photos that tell the story of your day. You can find us in the neon green shirts in several places along the course and at the finish line to capture your moment of triumph. Give us a smile, give us a wave and we’ll give you our best shot!

View your photos online…. We’ll have the photos posted online by Tuesday after the race and finding them is easy…simply go to our website and type in your name. Finish line photos will be readily available and non-timed photos throughout the course will all be manually identified by midweek.

More than just photos….. we offer a wide variety of products, so much more than just a picture. A finisher plaque, travel mug, perhaps a deck of playing cards or even a life-sized Sport Stik….all embellished with a photo from your race day! See us after the race or at the Expo to check out what we can do with your photo.

RacePhotos is a division of Referee Photo Inc. in Spokane, Washington. They are proud to be the official photographer of Bloomsday for the past 23 years. They also serve the ChelanMan and Grand Columbian triathlons, National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships and fulfill the Portland Marathon events. Their Referee Photo division handles a wide variety of sports in both team & individual as well as Action Shots! for leagues, teams, clubs, schools and others….if you’re looking for something different and want a quality photo day experience, give us a call or see us online!

http://www.racephotos.net/ http://www.refereephoto.com/

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25th Annual RWM SUNDAE RUN sign up now.

This weekend is the perfect time to train for this Fridays 25th Annual RWM Sundae Run. Run to the Dairy Queen on Higgins Ave to drop off your application to guarantee a super looking t-shirt and grab an ice cream treat. My type of training run. You can download an application or just fill one out at the Dairy Queen.

July 4th, 2008, Friday

25th Annual Sundae Run • Missoula, GREENOUGH PARK, 1 mile Kids Run and 4 mile run, “Without ice-cream, there would be chaos and darkness” SPONSORED BY: DAIRY QUEEN & Run Wild Missoula, COURSES: Start and finish for both races is located at the covered picnic area on the northeast side of Greenough Park. PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION, 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Race starts at 9:00 a.m. 4 mile race starts at 9:20, Age Groups, Awards and All participants will receive a certificate for a free sundae at the Dairy Queen. Entry fee is $14.00 with T-shirt or $7.00 without T-shirt. PARTICIPANTS WANTING A T-SHIRT MUST PREREGISTER BEFORE 6:00 p.m. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008. , Race Directors: Dalene & Dennis Normand 406-626-4012, 2008 Sundae Run click for > downloadable application.

Missoula Marathon Sponser of the Week

Missoula Marathon Sponsor of the Week

U of M ROTC

There’s nothing like starting with a “bang”, and the ROTC Cannon offers the best of that for the Missoula Marathon. The cannon gained its local notoriety for firing at the U of M Grizzly football games. The cannon first started shooting at Griz games around 1965. It was donated to the ROTC in 1970. The cannon is a black powder muzzle loaded 3-inch bore cannon. The ROTC uses about 3 ounces of black powder or pyrodex powder, packs it with one sheet of newspaper, and sets it off with a shotgun shell primer. If produced just right, they can get a smoke ring for the end of the National Anthem. (Rumor has it that it will launch a golfball above the top of the “M” on Mount Sentinel, but the man in charge claims to have no proof of that.) The history of the cannon itself is obscure: Nobody knows who manufactured the cannon and there is no date stamped on the barrel. In fact, there are no markings whatsoever on the cannon. The cannon is fired for each touchdown, each good field goal, and at the end of the game “win or lose”. That’s because firing is the only way to unload the cannon.

Now the tradition of shooting off the cannon at the beginning of the Missoula Marathon is underway. Thank You to the ROTC Cannon Crew.

For the Missoula Half Marathon we needed another cannon. Race Director Jennifer Straughan lives next door to cannon hobbyist Ted Soldowski. Building cannons as a hobby is not an easy fact to disguise: When Ted tests his cannons you can hear it all around the Nine Mile Valley. When asked, Ted was happy to participate as the cannon start for the Half Marathon. Ted was so enthusiastic after the Inaugural Missoula Marathon, that he has produced a brand new (and larger) cannon just for the Second Missoula Marathon. He’s been testing it and it’s certainly working.

So put in your earplugs and get ready for the start of the Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon, Sunday July 13th, 6 am.

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"I'll Be Back!"

No, The Terminator is not coming to the Missoula Marathon but ....

The Marathon Maniacs are coming back and they are bringing more of them...

So far 37 Marathon Maniacs are listed on their website www.marathonmaniacs.com/ as attending the Missoula Marathon.

Are you addicted to running marathons?
Have you run marathons on back to back weekends? Or better yet back to back days? Have you run a marathon as a training run? Or just to pace a friend? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, you just may be a Marathon Maniac !!

You'll be able to spot them with their unique bright yellow Marathon Maniacs shirts.

Aid Stations & New Course Map

There will be 18 aid stations along the Missoula Marathon & Half Marathon courses.



Each aid station will have water & PowerBar Endurance Drink. (and Porty Potties)



PowerBar Energy Gels will be given out at two aid stations for the marathon runners:

1. Mile 15.6 River Pines at Big Flat Road


2. Mile 23 Brooks & Beckwith/Caffe Dolce

PowerBar Energy Gels will be given out at one aid station for the half marathon runners:

1. Mile 10 Brooks & Beckwith/Caffe Dolce

Medical teams will be at the start, along the course and at the finish line.



CLICK for the new > Course map with aid stations locations.



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Missoula Marathon Sponsor of the Week

Mountain Line Offers Free Bus Service

In honor and support of the Missoula Marathon, Mountain Line, the local bus service, is offering free transportation all day on Saturday, July 12th. Mountain Line doesn’t have bus service on Sundays (after all, this is a small town), but they are more than happy to help out on Saturday, the day of the Expo when all the athletes must come into Caras Park Pavilion to receive their packet. Mountain Line has a limited number of days they are allowed to offer this free service, so we are thrilled that they are using one of them for our event.

No matter who you are: runner, non-runner, friend, family, spectator, Missoula resident, visitor – it doesn’t matter. All bus rides are free! To find out the bus schedule, log on to http://www.mountainline.com/. Mountain Line is based out of downtown Missoula, close to the location of the Expo on Saturday. Getting around Missoula should be easy for you without a vehicle.

This one way our community has of saying, “Welcome to Missoula! We hope you enjoy your stay and come back soon.

Thank you for supporting those who support the Missoula Marathon!
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Would you like to become a Missoula Marathon Sponsor?
Contact Race Director: Jennifer Straughan 406 626-4055 racedirector@missoulamarathon.com for details.

Go to > http://www.missoulamarathon.org/

Weather looks great for Pengelly Double Dip this Sat. June 14th

I just received at 5:43 am this morning the following email from the RWM club's weather gal who also doubles as the club Prez: "The weather forecast is beautiful for Saturday."

So Sign up NOW!

June 14, 2008, Saturday,

Pengelly Double Dip • Missoula, starts at Univ. of Montana, Riverbowl Field, 5th Annual Epic Trail Run of Elephantine Proportions Single Dip: About 4.6 miles up the M trail, down the fire road, and back to campus. Double Dip: About 12.5 miles. Up to the M and beyond, to the university beacon, the top of Mt. Sentinel, down the Hellgate Canyon trail and along the Kim Williams Trail. Age Divisions. Also the U of M's Monte Mile for kids which is a out and back on the Kim Willams Trail. . . Registration Fees: Double Dip $30 (No increase for day-of-race registration) Single Dip $20 (No increase for day-of-race registration) Monte Mile FREE (no shirt for the Monte Mile) Packet Pick-up and Day-of-Race Registration begins 7:30 am. Start Times: Single Dip and Double Dip 9 am; Monte Mile 9:15 am Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula.

More info Click> pengellydoubledip.org

Tonight... Last Pre-Race Good Food Store Seminar

The Missoula Marathon & The Good Food Store presents:

“Formulating Your Race Strategy for the Missoula Marathon”

June 9 , 2008 Monday at 7 pm at the Good Food Store classroom.The Good Food Store will once again be hosting these FREE monthly seminars, PLUS providing the fabulous food for marathon runners at the Missoula Marathon.

Speakers: Tom Raunig, Head Cross Country and Track Coach at the University of Montana, former All-American and 2:12 marathoner;

Courtney Babcock, professional runner with Mountain West Track Club and 2004 Olympian.

You've done all the training. You've tested all your gear. You've perfected your nutrition. Now the big day is coming up: the Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, July 13. What should you do on race day? How should you pace your race? Should you "bank time"? Start conservatively and speed up if everything is going well? What do you do to recover? We're very fortunate to have these two top caliber athletes in our community. Take advantage of what they know and come to this seminar. Space is limited and we frequently run out of room for this series, so come early.

The event is free, but seating is limited to 40-50. The Good Food Store is located at 1600 S. Third St. W., Missoula.

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Missoula Marathon Sponsor of the Week

Break Espresso

While hanging out in Missoula on the weekend of the Missoula Marathon, be sure to stop in to Break Espresso for a great cup of coffee or espresso, exceptional pastries, quiche, bagel sandwiches, fabulously beautiful pie and more. Break Espresso stepped right up before anyone knew what the Missoula Marathon was and became a sponsor of the event. We are extremely grateful for them believing in us right from the beginning. Unfortunately for us, they don’t have a mobile cart, so they can’t be present at Caras Park either at the Expo or on Race Day. What this means to you is an extremely pleasant stroll straight north to 432 N. Higgins (yes, this is right downtown). If you’re coming from Caras Park at the Clark Fork River, it’s on the right-hand side of the street. They have lots of seating and you’ll want to take a Break and spend some time there.

Thank you for supporting those who support the Missoula Marathon!

http://www.missoulamarathon.org/

Missoula Marathon featured in Missoula.com Magazine

Check out the Missoula Marathon featured in the June 2008 www.missoula.com magazine.

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Flights In and Out of Missoula

Flights In and Out of Missoula

Flying directly into and out-of Missoula is marvelously convenient and you’ll love our small airport, located only a few miles from downtown Missoula. It is easy to get a shuttle, taxi, or of course a rental car, from the airport to your hotel.

However, if you wish to check your price options do what Missoulians do: consider flying into and out-of Spokane, WA. (Airport code is GEG). Airfares can be substantially less since it’s a much larger metropolitan area. It is only a three hour drive from the Spokane airport to Missoula, crossing beautiful country and two striking mountain passes.

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Save some $$, Sign Up Now!

Early registration for the Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon ends on Saturday, May 31, 2008



Entry FeesMarathon -early registration $60.00 thru May 31, 2008
Half Marathon - early registration $45.00 thru May 31,

Go the Missoula Marathon Registration Page for a downloadable application or to sign up online.

Missoula Marathon Sponsor of the Week

Spotlight on Alpine Physical Therapy

Alpine Physical Therapy is the yearly and exclusive physical therapy sponsor of the Missoula Marathon. This prestigious sponsorship puts us face-to-face with runners of all skill levels, giving us opportunities to provide consultation to all participants and to present numerous training seminars for area marathoners.

Our team of seven physical therapists provides both pre- and post-race massages for all Missoula Marathoners. In addition, we offer free injury consultations both before and after the race.


We offer a unique service for all runners called The Runner’s Clinic. The Runner’s Clinic is overseen by expert physical therapist, Angela Vap, DPT. Angela is the only Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist in the state Montana. As such, she is an expert diagnostician, particularly as it relates to sport biomechanics associated with high-mileage running.

Participants entering The Runner’s Clinic undergo 2-D video analysis of their stride, along with a comprehensive body and movement examination. Integrating the 2-D video analysis with the clinical exam provides an exacting assessment for identifying running faults that can contribute to injury and impact performance. The results of the examination form the basis of specific corrective exercises that you’ll begin learning and doing on day one! For more information on The Runner’s Clinic, be sure to visit our website at http://www.alpineptmissoula.com/,
and click on Programs and Specialties.

Gaining knowledge about your injury and what you can do to resolve it puts you ahead of the pack. We invite you to peruse the Runner’s Clinic section of our website for information on various injuries common to runners. Gather additional information by clicking on the Patient Resources section of our website for news and information on these and other conditions runners face. And finally, we invite you to get updated information on running and other items on health and fun in Missoula by regularly visiting our blog at http://www.healthandfitness101.com/.

We have two locations in Missoula.

Alpine Physical Therapy, North
Our newly opened clinic is located in the North Reserve Business Center, Suite I-3, just behind Johnny Carino’s. 406-541-2606.
Alpine Physical Therapy, South
We are located in the Peak Health & Wellness Center on the corner of Highway 93 South and Blue Mountain Road. 406-251-2323.

If you’d like to schedule a free injury consultation or schedule to participate in the Runner’s Clinic, call us at 406-251-2323.

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RWM Pengelly Double Dip

An Epic Trail Run of Elephantine Proportions.
The RWM Pengelly Double Dip is June 14, 2008

Location: University of Montana, Riverbowl Field, Missoula, Montana
Distances: Double Dip - 13 miles
Single Dip - 5 miles
Monte Mile for Kids
More info pengellydoubledip.org

Good Food Store MM Seminar - this Monday night

The Missoula Marathon & The Good Food Store
presents:

“Eat Right While Training and Running the Missoula Marathon ”
May 12 , 2008 Monday at 7 pm at the Good Food Store classroom.

The Good Food Store will once again be hosting these FREE monthly seminars, PLUS providing the fabulous food for marathon runners at the Missoula Marathon.

Speaker: Carla Cox, Ph.D., RD, Sports Nutritionist

Endurance Sport Specialist, mountain climber, marathoner and Iditarod researcher Carla Cox knows all about fueling for the long haul. If you're wondering what to do to achieve your optimum performance for the Missoula Marathon or Half Marathon, this is a seminar you won't want to miss. Learn what fuels are best for the body (fats, carbohydrates, protein) and when to eat them. How does that change with the heat? What about fluids and salts? Should you be drinking energy drinks pre, during, post?, Ask all the questions you want. She can answer them.
The event is free, but seating is limited to 40-50. The Good Food Store is located at 1600 S. Third St. W., Missoula

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2,008 in 2008, Sign up now!!

The Missoula Marathon and its partner Southgate Mall are hoping to get 2,008 race participants to enter and cross the finish line in the 2008 races this July. As an incentive to achieve this goal and to encourage early registration, the first 2,008 racers to sign up for one of the Marathon events will be entered into a drawing for $2,008 in Southgate Mall Gift Cards. The first 2,008 people who enter the Missoula Marathon, Missoula Half Marathon, Marathon Relay or Missoula Kids Marathon are eligible for the drawing. All 2,008 names will be placed in a bowl and the winning name will be drawn at the awards ceremony on July 13th.

“Athletes have a tendency to wait until the last minute to register,” explained race director Jennifer Straughan, “and we’re very excited about reaching our goal of 2,008 participants this year, so we thought we’d give people extra motivation to register earlier than they would normally. All a person has to do in order to be in the drawing is be among the first 2,008 registrants in any of the races associated with the Missoula Marathon.”

Southgate Mall hosted the Southgate Mall Super Aid Station last year, but the course is altered this year to take advantage of the trees and shade in the residential areas. “This is a great way for Southgate Mall to show its support of the Missoula Marathon and its athletes,” said Tim Winger, general manager of Southgate Mall. “We’re glad to be part of the event and look forward to seeing the Missoula Marathon reach its goal of 2,008 participants. Plus we’ll still be doing our aid station, it just won’t be located at the Mall.”

The winner of the drawing can spend the gift cards at any of the Southgate Mall stores, which is over 100. For a complete list of Southgate Mall stores, log onto www.shopsouthgate.com.

Additionally, the price of the races goes up on June 1, so athletes who sign up early can avoid the increase by registering now. The Missoula Marathon fee goes from $60 to $70 on June 1st, and then $75 on July 12th at the pre-race Expo. The Missoula Half Marathon fee goes from $45 to $55 on June 1st, and $60 on July 12th.

Members of the Missoula Marathon Committee, Missoula Kids Marathon Committee, Run Wild Missoula Committee, Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors and their relatives are not eligible to win, and their names will be excluded from the drawing.

The winner’s name will be drawn on Sunday, July 13th during the awards ceremony at the Missoula Marathon. The winner does not have to be present to win. Chance of winning is 1 in 2,008.

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Check out May 2008 Running Times Magazine

The Missoula Marathon

Finishing Kick: A Marathon Runs Through It
The last best place for a race

By Rachel Toor

As featured in the May 2008 issue of Running Times Magazine < click

to www.missoulamarathon.com

Missoula Marathon Sponsors of the Week

Root Beer Floats for the Missoula Marathon Kids: Missoula Style

What do you give to a kid who has steadfastly ticked away 25 miles on his marathon log and then finished the final big 1.2 miles on race day? Sure a medal – and yes a shirt, but better yet – how about a particularly special root beer float? Last year at the Missoula Marathon Inaugural Event, Big Dipper Ice Cream volunteered to supply their home-made ice cream and Kettlehouse Brewing their home-made root beer, so the Missoula Kids Marathon Committee could reward each and every finisher with a root beer float on race day. How nice was that? Very – because nobody knew how many kids would RUN the Missoula Kids Marathon! That’s pretty generous to support an event that could have any number of participants.

In the end we had 200 participants and 200 root beer floats. In 2008 we’re hoping for 400 participants, and Big Dipper Ice Cream and Kettlehouse Root Beer will once again be waiting for the runners at the finish line. The Missoula Kids Marathon Committee will serve them up and our young marathoners can go home with a smile on their face knowing they accomplished their goal, and a smile in their tummy as well.

You, too, can thank these sponsors for supporting the Missoula Kids Marathon. All you have to do is eat the ice cream and drink the (root) beer. They’re both located just south of the Higgins Ave. Bridge. Big Dipper Ice Cream is at the corner of 5th and Higgins. Then swing by KettlehouseBrewing at the corner of 4th and Myrtle (okay if you’re under 21 don’t stop there).

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RIDE The RWM Bloomsday Bus

Sunday May 4, 2008
The RWM Bloomsday Bus •
Run Wild Missoula is organizing a bus to the Spokane, Bloomsday Race. Coordinator: Jennifer jen@runwildmissoula.org or call 626-4055

Deluxe Beach Liner Bus to Spokane for Bloomsday

Departs and returns to the downtown parking garage in Missoula.

Cost: $50 for RWM members, $60 for non-members. Click to download more info and > application or register online at http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1513849&assetId=bbcab778-637e-461a-9b00-2ded8c6274a1

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Missoula Marathon Sponsors of the Week

Missoula Marathon Sponsors of the Week

The Axmen and First Security Bank

How do you find a sweep vehicle that doesn’t take up the whole road, conserves gas, is capable of picking up a stray runner here and there, and keeps the person in the vehicle happy and shaded? Axmen! Axmen carries golf carts, and cheerfully not only loaned theirs, but filled it with gas, dropped it off AND picked it up! Then they agreed to do the same thing in 2008! You should really make a point of going out there and thanking them, as you look around, and perhaps purchase something. They’re at Highway 10, past the airport just before you hit the WYE interchange.

Then who do you find to DRIVE the vehicle? Someone willing to sit in a golf cart for a minimum of six hours, make sure no stray runners need assistance, notify the aid stations that, yes, this is the LAST runner, and follow the last person into the finish line. Last year Barb Callahan of First Security Bank said, “I’ll drive the golf cart!” Were we ever delighted. She was especially great because the golf cart became the catering vehicle for a small group of women who had given up on running and walked to the finish. This year, Barb is planning to run the Missoula Half Marathon, but First Security Bank says they are sure to have another driver ready for the Axmen golf cart. Thank you to First Security for filling this important position at the end of the race!
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Would you like to become a Missoula Marathon Sponsor?
Contact Race Director: Jennifer Straughan 406 626-4055 racedirector@missoulamarathon.com for details.

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River Bank Run this Saturday.....

YMCA River Bank Run

Not to be missed by any runner or walker and especially recommended for Missoula Marathon Kids Marathoners.

April 26, 2008,_ Saturday
Riverbank Run • Missoula; Mile, 5K, 10K or run all three for a Trifecta or Corporate Challenge. Starts near the Carousel and finished at the Boone and Crockett building on the river trail. 10K at 9:00 am, 5K at 10:30, Mile at 11:35 (or 11:25 for Trifecta and Corporate Challenge). http://www.ymcamissoula.org/

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Missoula Marathon Sponsors

It’s great being in a University town. The Health and Human Performance Dept. at the University of Montana has been supremely helpful in our efforts to put on a first class marathon. We can’t thank them enough for their interest and participation.

Carla Cox, PhD., RD, designed a nutrition program for our Inaugural Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon Trainees. She’s given a number of talks at seminars to make sure people are fueling properly, and has then gone on to design another nutrition program for our Missoula Half Marathon Walking Trainees. She has also galvanized her students to help our Walking Trainees embrace the program. Carla herself is an accomplished endurance sport veteran, including marathons.

Brent Ruby, PhD., last year assisted Medical Director Eric Kress, MD., with data that helped with our risk management assessment. This year he is designing testing that will gauge the effects of running the marathon on the human body, again with the intent of helping the Missoula Marathon manage the risk component of athletes competing, in potentially warm temperatures, over the 26.2 or 13.1 mile distances. Brent is also an amazing athlete, and has completed the Kona Ironman.

Thank you to Carla Cox, Brent Ruby and the rest of the Health & Human Performance Dept. at the University of Montana for helping to make the Missoula Marathon an event operating with the most advanced scientific data!

Missoula Half Marathon Walking Training 2008

Run Wild Missoula brings you the:
Missoula Half Marathon Walking Training Class

The 12 Week Training Program begins Saturday, April 19 to Wednesday, July 9 and the Missoula Half-Marathon is on Sunday, July 13th.
Registration Fees:
Run Wild Missoula Members: $30.00

Non-Run Wild Missoula Members: $45.00

What you get:

Encouragement, coaching and practical suggestions by veteran marathon walkers, Bill and Barb Samsoe

Comprehensive Training Program

Twice Weekly Group Meetings

Speakers on Various Training Topics

Nutrition Plan

Hat

Fun People to Train With

First class meets at Community Medical Center, Conference Rooms I & J, at 8 am. Come ready to walk! Dress for the weather.
Download the application > Walking Training 2008 Application

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Missoula Kids Marathon - Good Food Store Seminar

The Missoula Marathon & The Good Food Store presents:
Good Food Store Kids Marathon Seminar
Event Date: Monday, April 14th
Where: Good Food Store
Time: 7 pm
Cost: FREE!

Now that the beverage section at the grocery store consumes multiple aisles, how do you decide what to drink? Caffeine, sugar in countless forms, vitamins, minerals – what do you and your family need? Come to the Missoula Kids Marathon free seminar at the Good Food Store, where registered dietician Denise Zimmer will tell you exactly what you need to know. Race Director Sidney Hahn will also tell you how the Missoula Kids Marathon can help keep your family healthy, strong and active – don’t miss this free seminar!

The event is free, but seating is limited to 40-50. The Good Food Store is located at 1600 S. Third St. W., Missoula
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“Walking the Missoula Half Marathon” Good Food Store Seminar

The Missoula Marathon & The Good Food Store presents:

“Walking the Missoula Half Marathon”

March 10, 2008 Monday at 7 pm at the Good Food Store classroom.The Good Food Store will once again be hosting these monthly seminars, PLUS providing the fabulous food for marathon runners at the Missoula Marathon.

In Run Wild Missoula’s mission statement we talk about promoting running and walking. We have finally found a great way to get that walking message across through the Missoula Marathon and promoting walking on the Half Marathon course.

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  Speakers: Courtney Babcock, Anders Brooker & Carla Cox
  

Walking the half marathon requires all the same elements one recognizes that goes with runner training: a smart training program, motivation, persistence, the proper nutrition, correctly fitted shoes, injury prevention and more. This will all be addressed at the free seminar. If you or someone you know might enjoy the challenge of walking 13.1 miles, make sure you come to this seminar.

The event is free, but seating is limited to 40-50. The Good Food Store is located at 1600 S. Third St. W., Missoula

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