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The May/June 2012 Newsletter of the Daytona Beachcombers Running Club

 

 

 

Welcome to the Daytona Beachcombers Running Club Newsletter, 'The Beach Buzz'.  This is your newsletter, your  club, our community.  We welcome any and all  contributions  on running articles, your running stories, experiences and  training.  We will have sections on Nutrition, diet, recipes, runners profiles, race results and  calendar.  What would you like to see in your newsletter?  Let us know!  Newsletter information must be submitted by the 15th of the month preceding the newsletter publication.

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Take me out to the ballgame!

Beachcombers Annual Cubs Night Out

Saturday June 30, 2012

At The Jack

 

 

Get ready for an evening of great food, fun and friends! It’s the Beachcombers annual night out at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

 

Saturday, June 30, 2012

5:30 to 7:30 pm (picnic time)

 

7:05 pm (game time)
Dun vs. Daytona Cubs

 
Back in the Bullpen!   The Bullpen is a pre-game 2 hour buffet which includes:
 
  • BBQ Ribs
  • BBQ Chicken
  • Hot Dogs
  • Healthy Choice Macaroni & Cheese
  • Baked Beans
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Potato Salad
  • Soda/Ice Tea
  • Draft Beer (unlimited, 21 or older)
  • Mixed Drink Discounts
  • Cookies
  • Peanuts
 
Due to the popularity of Cubs Night Out, we have extended our numbers this year from 50 to 60.  This is RSVP only. donnadorun@cfl.rr.com. There are just a few slots left.

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REFLECTIONS

By

JERRY HIATT

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In 1979 at the advice of  Richard Dillard, M.D., I gave up smoking and took up running.  So did my wife Donna.  A couple of years later, having read articles in running magazines I thought I knew all there was to know about running.  Donna was my first student/victim and I do mean just that.  In spite of me, she became one of the top Masters runners in the Southeastern USA and was running times at sub 20:00 minutes in 5k's, winning many local races and doing super in many other races throughout Southern states. However, her injuries were many, with one being a spiral stress fracture of the femur.  What a trooper she was in putting up with so little knowledge  I had as I believed you couldn't do well if you didn't have  'no pain no gain'   Was I ever wrong!

In 1983 we attended Florida Running Camp in Brevard, North Carolina.  It was there I met coach Roy Benson.  When I met Roy I found out I knew very little about coaching. So, I owe a debt of gratitude to a great teacher. A few years later Roy gave me my coaching test/certificate for Road Runners Club of America.   At Roy's running camp we met Keith Brantly. Keith was an All American at University of Florida and could he fly.  He has far too many accolades to mention but one was his representing the USA as a Marathoner in the 1996 Olympics. Keith introduced me to the works of his coach, Dr. David Martin and his book on coaching distance runners. It was at this time I studied the works of  Dellinger, Freeman, Salazar and Jack Daniel's Phd. I learned from them there is a definite science to coaching. In 1995 I took the test for United States Track and Field Level 1. Then in 1999 I was selected to attend the United States Track and field Level 2 coaching school at Purdue University. It was an honor as I was the only coach out of 30 who was not a college or high school coach, nearly all were college coaches.  I was the oldest by about   30 years. After a week of classes lasting 10-12 hours a day you were given a written test as well as verbal testing by the instructors. In order to be certified you had to pass both testings. It was a tough, the instructors gave no quarter in testing, written as well as verbal. 

For those who really want to do their best I have always thought they must believe in what the three D's of running.  Desire, Discipline and Dedication to the sport.  I had the privilege of playing a small roll in working with runners from all parts of the USA as well as a couple in London, England. one in England  who was a top Masters miler, the other was a young Somolia boy who ran a 14:37 in a 5k in London.  Sadly he returned to Solmalia to visit family. I never heard from him again, nor did the Masters miler who had  referred him.

I have always felt I was only the navigator and the runners were the masters of their running.  In all, seventeen qualified and ran Boston.  There were six who ran Boston in the same year with one being Claudia Williams, daughter of Ted Williams of Baseball Fame. She really didn't need to qualify as she was representing her father and the BAA compted her entry.  But she wanted that qualifying time. That evening after the race Donna and I along with Nancy and Warren Toth were invited and escorted to a wonderful restaurant outside of Boston where Claudia and her brother had a special recognition of her late father. We, along with representatives of the Boston Red Socks, sat at the head table with them.  What a wonderful experience to be a part of a tribute to one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

It was also an honor to work with five local runners who qualified as United States Track and Field Masters All Americans and they were; Donna Hiatt, Sharon Lay, Mike Cain, Dr. Kit Doughney and Pam Peterson. Some qualified in both the 5k and 10k.  It was a pleasure to present them with recognition certificates from USAT&F. I can attest to how hard they worked  in order to become Masters All Americans. They certainly represented the 3 D's of running.

While there are far too many runners to mention in writing this. I  just want to say thanks for the memories  and allowing me to be a part of their running world.

Editors Note:  Jerry's proudest achievement was establishing the Beachcombers Scholarship program.  Read more on the program below.

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Rob Maxwell

HIIT

(High Intensity Interval Training)

I’ve never been huge on fads.  I’ve been writing articles for different newsletters and magazines for years and I’m pretty sure people whom have read my articles will agree that I’m typically anti-fad. I try to stick to the tried and proven, and typically the tried and proven always comes back to be “best”.

There are a lot of fads in fitness.  And that’s not really all bad.  In fact, it’s totally fine as long as you know how to determine what makes the “new great thing” effective or not.  We get bored.  This is part of our nature.  So we’re always looking for new, fun things to basically do the same thing…Work out.  The only problem with fads can be that people think there is something really special about them.  Kettlebells are a great example.  I love kettlebells, and I use them for myself and my clients.  But the reality is, and I really hope you understand this, there is nothing special about the metal or shape that brings about special results.  They are a round dumbbell with a handle!  The handle allows you to do some things that you can’t really do as well with a dumbbell, but they’re still just a resistance tool.  And what you can’t do with a dumbbell you can do with an alternate exercise that’s just as good.  So kettlebells are fun…They are not special or super duper!

So what about HIIT? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training.  To be real, it’s not really a fad or even anything new.  I know it’s new to the gym setting.  Now many fitness enthusiasts who go to the gym for their cardio are doing different forms of it. But runners and cyclists and swimmers have been doing it for years.  It’s intervals, plain simple.  The main stream HIIT that we’re seeing today is focusing on very high intensity bursts of exercise followed by longer recovery. But for the most part, it’s the same.

Does it work?  For sure!  Studies show that you can increase your fitness doing a short HIIT workout better than you can with a longer LSD style workout.  I believe runners have to be careful and decide the best HIIT for them.  A little common sense is in order.  HIIT workouts are going to be far more effective for 5Ks than for marathons.   I haven’t seen a lot of research that states that HIIT training does a whole lot for lactate threshold, which is a very important variable for the distance runner and becomes more of a factor as the race distances increases.  But even the marathoner could use some pure speed in his plan for general fitness.

 

Why it works:

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A big area where HIIT training has become popular has been with weight loss.  For years, it was debated as to whether LSD training or more intense training is better for weight loss.  It’s a fact that lower intensity training burns more fat for fuel, and higher intensity training burns more total calories.  So what’s better? It really comes down to what the person is willing to do consistently and stick to.  I’m sure each has their ultimate value.  What research has shown is that HIIT training brings about a greater release of the positive hormones like HGH (human growth hormone), and it also raises the VO2 max to high levels.  When  raising the VO2 max to high levels, your metabolic rate remains elevated for hours after the workout.  This process is called EPOC (excess post oxygen consumption).  The slang term for this is afterburn.  So as  the body is elevated and trying to recover and bring the V02 back to resting levels, you are burning way  more calories than normal.. Hence better for fat loss.

 

Another reason why this works is that study after study shows that the more fit you are, the higher a percentage of VO2 you have to train at to get further results.  A novice may only need to train at 50% of their VO2 for positive adaptations to occur, but a trained person may need to be at 85-90% before adaptations occur.  Naturally, we can’t maintain a high level of intensity for a long time, so that’s where intervals come in.

 

Practical Applications:

 

I have been using this kind of workout with clients for years, and I’ve recently started using them in a HIIT class for runners that I do.  I’ve started incorporating the very high intensity intervals for this class and it’s been working great.  Runner after runner has been setting PR’s.  I really believe this works.  Naturally, you have to be smart and careful.  Interval training increases you risk for injury, so you don’t want to just dive into them.  They need to be eased into.  A typical HIIT workout for an experienced veteran would be 3 (4 X 20 second bursts with 40 second recoveries).  Again, this is the pure HIIT we see today…Very brief 100% efforts/sprints with double the recovery.  Most of the HIIT workouts advised today use a 1:2 or 1:3 work-to-rest ratio.  For runners (distance), this is really hard because they’re just not used to changing gears!  It’s actually funny to watch sometimes.  And the better the runners, the worse they are at it most of the time.  I’ll watch them and say “OK, go!”. They’ll say “I was sprinting!”  It looked like their same pace!  So runners really need to learn how to change gears on these.

 

Naomi Ventura has become a big fan of HIIT.  She’s recently come onto the racing scene, winning overall female at a couple of local races, and states “In about 3 months of HIIT training, I’ve gone from a 21:05 to a 20:14 5K…It’s hard but it works!” Like everything that comes along, maybe these find a home in your training.  There really is no perfect way… Simply play with the concept.  I strongly advise you to ease in.  Don’t do too much too soon.  When you start, keep the reps down and don’t run them at 100%...Maybe just 80% at first.  Work harder after you know your body is adapting.  Have fun and hit the HIIT!

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The Best Nuts to Eat for Nutrition

 

 

According to the Mayo Clinic, including nuts in your daily diet is good for your heart and can lessen the risk of  heart disease. Nuts contain high amounts of unsaturated fats, which help clear out your arteries and promote healthy colon function. In addition, nuts are high in fiber, keeping you feeling full for longer than many other snacks. While all nuts are beneficial to your health, some nuts are higher in nutrients than others.

 

Almonds  ·     Almonds are high in magnesium, potassium and vitamin E. In addition, almonds contain a very low amount of unhealthy fat and promote healthy colon function. One-quarter cup of chopped almonds contains approximately 150 calories and 25 percent of your daily magnesium requirements. Consider adding walnut slivers into your favorite salad, or sprinkling them over a cracker with cheese.

 
Walnuts ·   Walnuts are one of the best nuts to add to your diet as they contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. According to the Mayo Clinic, omega-3 fatty acids promote a healthy heart and have anti-inflammatory properties that lessen the effects of asthma and arthritis. One serving, or 8 oz., of chopped walnuts contains approximately 180 calories. Try adding one serving of chopped walnuts to your favorite cookie recipe or eating them with your morning cup of coffee.
 

Pecans ·   Pecans are a nutrient-rich nut that you can add to your diet to boost your consumption of over 19 vitamins and minerals. The nutrients in pecans include zinc, magnesium, vitamins E and A, copper, potassium and vitamin B. According to the website sixwise.com, just 3/4 cup of pecans each day can lower bad cholesterol and help clear your arteries. One serving of pecans contains approximately 200 calories. Add pecans to your favorite cookie or bread recipe, or eat them as a side with your morning toast.

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Cashews ·    Cashews are one of the lowest-fat nuts that you can add to your diet. Cashews contain high amounts of copper and zinc, both essential nutrients for your body. One ounce of dry-roasted cashews contains approximately 160 calories. Try eating cashews on their own or sprinkling them over a chicken breast before baking it.

 

·         Processed nuts are the worst nuts to eat, especially those that are pre-shelled. Pre-shelled processed nuts are less healthy because their natural oils and fats deteriorate through processing, until they become rancid. The salt and sugar in processed nuts diminishes health benefits. Roasted nuts are typically processed in unhealthy hydrogenated oils.

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Saving Berries from Mold

 

·         Berries are delicious, but they're also kind of delicate.  Raspberries in particular seem like they can mold before you even get them home from the market.  There's nothing more tragic than paying $4 for  a pint of local raspberries, only to look in the fridge the next day and find that fuzzy mold growing on their insides. 

 

·         Well, with fresh berries just starting to hit farmers markets, we can tell you that how to keep them fresh!  Here’s a tip I’m sharing on how to prevent them from getting there in the first place:  Wash them with vinegar.

·         When you get your berries home, prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider probably work best) and ten parts water.  Dump the berries into the mixture and swirl around. Drain, rinse if you want (though the mixture is so diluted you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge.  The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit, and voila!  Raspberries will last a week or more, and strawberries go almost two weeks without getting moldy  and soft.  So go forth and stock up on those pricey little gems, knowing they'll stay fresh as long as it takes you to eat them. 

·         You're so berry welcome!

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Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
 
Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.
 
1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life";therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system.
 
2. FYI,  Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar).
 
Something that we can do to help ourselves - nice to know. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets.
 
Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks -
 
There are other symptoms of a heart attack, besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently.
 
Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.

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The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up.
However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.
 
If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.
 
Afterwards:
- Call 911.
- Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by.
- Say "heart attack!"
- Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins.
- Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival 
 .DO NOT LIE DOWN!
 

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Daytona Beachcombers

 Scholarship Program

 

The Daytona Beachcombers Running Club Scholarship Program is proud to announce the awarding of  ten $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students who were members of their school’s cross county and/or track and field teams.
 
The purpose of the scholarships are to recognize student cross country and/or track and field athletes who are leaders in their school, excel in the classroom, and make positive contributions within the community.  These scholarships were open to all Volusia and Flagler County graduating high school senior runners.
 
A very special thanks to the Scholarship committee of Rick Campos, Colleen Nicoulin, and Paul Rice. With 18 applicants applying this year, it was a very difficult task to narrow it down to 10.  They have done an outstanding job in their selections and we all thank them for their time and  efforts.
 
These Scholarships would not be possible without the support of our sponsors that supported the Beachcombers signature race, Palmer College Paint The Towne which was held November 6, 2011.
Due to the generosity of our sponsors, 10 scholarships were made available.   
The Sullivan Family, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Brown & Brown Insurance, Coastal Oncology, Bonefish Grill, Halifax Health, John Roberts & Asociates, P.A., Rice & Rose Law, Couchman Printing Co., Dicks Sporting Goods, Spikes, Daytona Cubs, Empire Computing & Consulting, BPF Design Incorporated, Lombardo Spradley Klein, State Farm Jim Scott, Leanh's Chinese Restaurant, Breslin Reproduction.  And of course, all the volunteers that helped to execute the race.  Because of all these folks, 10 young people have benefited from our scholarship program.
 

Mark your calendar for Paint The Towne November 4, 2012

 

Click here to view the 2011-2012 recipients

Congratulations to our 10 recipients:

                      Mary Bramlage, Jacob Cole, Michael Fabian, Caroline Gill, Jessica Matthews, Rima Nathan,  David Ramsay, Maria Seravalli, Kathleen Smith,    Zoe Volenec

Click her to view the 2011-2012 recipients

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Member Profile

Peggy Smith

 

Anna was born and raised in Chicago, IL.   After spending 26 years in Orlando she needed a change and moved to the Daytona/Deland area.  She works for the Department of Defense - Management Assistance and the Fitness Coordinator (Motivator) and Caregiver to our Troops for their organization.  She will retire at the end of 2012 with 35 years of Federal Employment. 

Anna has a beautiful family.  Two beautiful daughters  a very handsome son and one adorable grandson.  Her family also includes four Boxers.  Three are rescued dogs.

       

 

Grandson Caden

Luis, Amanda & Amy

Amy, Amanda, Luis

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In 1993 one of Anna's co-workers, Terry Hodges, encouraged her to get in a race.  Anna ran at lunch time and around her neighborhood but had never entered a race.  Terry told her about Track Shack in Orlando where she went to purchase a pair of shoes and at the age of 36 signed up for her first race, Fellowship 5K (Winter Park) which is now called Season's 52 5K.  Her time was 24:50.   She just about died when   she finished.  She was so out of breath but could not believe she had run a 5K and survived.  A friend motivated her through the race and she has not stopped since.  She couldn't wait for the next race.  She was hooked.  Her friend Terry has passed on and she wonders what her life would have been like without had it not   been for him encouraging her.
 
Anna's favorite and most memorable race was The Holy Cross Church 5K in Orlando – where she came in First Overall women.  The race was up/down Apopka-Vineland – Anna couldn’t believe how “GREAT”  she felt  that day. 
 

Anna loves 5K's.  She always wanted to do a marathon but her knees started giving her problems when she tore her meniscus getting up from   a chair.  She twisted and felt it tear.  She had surgery in 1995, 1997, 1999.  She then decided to have her knees replaced.  She had everything done!  She kept looking for a Doctor that told her, 'yes, you can run with knee replacements.  You just have to listen to your body!

She does not run during the week.  She trains on Kangoo Jumps  

and cross trains with the elliptical trainer, weights and stationary bike.  She is still in recovery from the knee replacements.

Knee problems changed her life completely.  She has to modify everything she does.  You have to adjust the way you live life and make the best of it.  At all times.....with a positive attitude.  If she has  a pity party, she cries it out and gets over it.  You have to.  She is always looking to do better and to motivate others.

 
Anna likes to train alone most of the time.  It's a perfect time to meditate.  She absolutely loves to run with  her kids.
 
Her other hobbies include working in her yard.  She presently is transforming her yard with rocks/mulch/ food/fruit trees.

 

Anna's philosophy is, Never Give Up Your Dreams.  You have a life to live and no matter the obstacles,  you have to live your dreams.  She's living hers.  She may not run as fast as she once did but my bet is one day she will.  She is full of determination, dedication and desire.  An inspiration to all of us.

 

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Tom Clapsaddle 1 Jared Urff 2
John Myers 2 Jeremy Urff 2
Amanda Bratcher 3 Frank Connell 2
Robert Fiorenzi 5 Gary Jacobs 2
Ryan Dodd 5 Mary Machuga 2
Lindsey Sullivan 5 William Rotella 4
Jessica Tufford 7 Mark Krodel 5
Erin O'Malley 8 Kathy Crews 5
Sue Cannon 10 Emma Clark 7
Anastasia Viahos 12 Mark Dayton 7
James Gabriel 12 Ellen McGrory 7
Steven Drattel 13 Pat Beidelschies 8
Reilly Paul 14 Summer Logan 8
Grace Roberts 15 Debra Bennett 8
Jeanie Burgess 16 Nancy Snapp 9
Kim Krodel 17 Keith Riger 9
Page Leonard 18 Kevin Keating 10
Martin Weeks 18 Alesia Halliday 11
Melissa Fernandez 19 Austin Lager 14
Reed Lay 20 Michael Brumenschenkel 16
Paul Rice 20 Jennifer Falconer 16
Joanna Maxwell 20 Robbie Urff 17
Fred Barney 21 Kim Walsh 17
Judy Krodel 22 Nicholas Gianos 17
Trevor Wyatt 22 Warren Toth 19
David Huggins 22 Brad Marshall 19
Stuart Lewine 23 Michael Daraio 19
Phil Brennan 25 Rodney Bookhardt 20
Patrick Johnson 26 Sherri Weeks 20
John McInarnay 26 Kelly Clapsaddle 23
Chris Sullivan 28 Colleen Nicoulin 24
Pam Myers 24
Stephanie Gonter 24
Nikki Schedivy 26
    Tiffany Coppoletta 27
Dom Mercurio 27
New Age Groups:  Fred Barney moves up to the 70-74 age group, Kathy Crews and Rodney Bookhardt turn the big 5-0!  Erin O'Malley turns 20, Kim Krodel 30,

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to all!

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Dribble & Bits
Congratulations to all our locals that ran Boston!  Not only was the Daytona and area well represented, the Beachcombers were very well represented. 

With a late start and temperatures in the high 80's, it was a grueling race for most but we are so proud of our gang - Kit Doughney, Colleen Nicoulin, Sharon Lay, Bill Cimmerer, Kitty & Jim Musante and Bridget Lavigne who moved back to Mass. a few years ago.

This was Colleen's first time running Boston and first actual marathon.  She qualified for Boston at the Hawaii Ironman in 2010.  She did the distance but had not run a 'standalone' marathon.  Pretty impressive.  She had a grand experience, loved the crowds, hated the downhills and re-qualified for Boston 2013 by running a 3:26:54.  Wow!

Bridget & Sharon

The Bay Family celebrated St. Patrick 's Day with a trip to Disney for the boys,  Brett & Bobby, to see their first professional baseball game - Braves/Blue Jays

The Burkes,  grandchildren of Grace & Peter Rowe are ready to celebrater St. Patrick's Day

 

 
Bob Birch is recovering from an achilles tear and hopes to be back on the roads soon competing in the 70-74 year old age group!
 
As many of you know, we have all suffered a great loss.  Tom Walsh, Beachcomber, dear friend and running buddy was killed in a robbery attempt at the Mainstreet grill in Deland on March 31. Our sympathy and prayers are with Tom's family, friends and co-workers.  Peter Bagalla, Tom's best friend, has set up a fund for Tom's 12 old daughter Kira if any of you would like to donate.

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Nancy & Warren Toth have taken off on their Trike (3 wheel motorcycle) headed to California for the birth  of their granddaughter around the 10th of May.  They will then travel the U.S. visiting friends and family along the way.
 

View paintings from famous artists http://www.mystudios.com/artgallery/

 

 

This highly-competitive, annual Medallions of Excellence Awards program, sponsored by The Daytona Beach News-Journal, recognizes outstanding achievements by high school seniors in Volusia and Flagler County (in schools with more than 25 students in the 2012 graduating class). Medallions of Excellence award winners are well-rounded students who not only maintain academic scholarship but who also excel in extracurricular and community activities in areas including—but not limited to—the arts, sports, volunteerism and/or leadership. For 2012, the judges have selected 45 winners to receive the Medallions award.

 
We are very proud to announce that two of our Beachcomber scholarship recipients have received the Medallion of Excellence Award.

 

 

Major school activities:  Cross country (captain);  track & field (captain) Beta Club (executive board member); National Honor Society

Community Service: ARNI volunteer; Casements Summer Art Camp instructor and a 3rd grade Sunday School teacher.

Honors/Awards:  National Merit Scholarship semifinalist; 2011 AP Scholar with Distinction; 2012 Junior Science, Engineering & Humanities Symposium speaker.

College:  Major in biology to become a bio-medical researcher.  College undecided.

 

 

Major school activities:  Cross Country Track (captain); journalism (yearbook co-editor); Council of Eagles; National Honor Society (president)

Community service:  1st Grade circus helper, Port Orange Hospice kitchen worker, and was a library aide for school.

Honors/awards:  Faculty Merit of Honor; National   Merit Commended Student; U.S. Marines Corps Distinguished Athlete Award.

College/career plans:  Major in international   relations at Yale U to become a layer.

Maria is a member of the Beachcombers Running Club.

 
Also receiving the Medallion of Excellence Award is Beachcomber member Haley Rice.  Haley is the daughter of Paul & Kristi Rice.

 

Major school activities:  Student Government (Vice President); National Honor Society (president); varsity cheerleading, junior varsity cheerleading

Community service: Helped organize several projects through the National Honor Society, and helped assist ocean rescue lifeguards through Volusia County Beach Patrol Explorers.

Honors/awards:  Straight-A recognition:  DAR Good Citizen Award; voted Best All-Around

College/career plans:  Major in biology at the U of F to become a physician's assistant in the field of dermatology.

 
Sue O'Malley has been keeping busy racing at least once a weekend and usually twice.  She was 3rd. Overall Female Masters at Gate River.  She was the American Masters 15K Champion at Gate River Run.  The first two master runners were Russian and ex-Olympians.  This is the 2nd. Masters title for Sue this year.  She was first grandmasters and won the 50-54 age division national title at the National 1/2 Marathon in Melbourne, Fl in February.  Her most recent overall accomplishment was at the Bill Walter III Melanoma Research Fund/RayZ Awareness 5K, April 28.  On Sunday, April 29, Sue was included in a really nice article, 'Ageless Wonders' in the sports section of the News Journal.  Well done Sue!
 

 

Now that summertime is here with all of its related outdoor events There are so many fun things to do in the summertime...barbecues, family get togethers, gardening, beach, shopping in air-conditioned malls.  But just as enjoyable as summer may be, we must also be careful of how we prepare ourselves to enjoy the outdoors. 

It is very important to remember to wear sunscreen all over your body, including your ears and face.  But did you know we must also wear sunscreen even on cloudy days or even in the winter?  We are aware of the strength of the sun in the summer--boy, do we feel it!  But the sun can really do us a lot of skin damage in  the winter as well.  Just because we don't feel the heat as much in the winter as we do in the summer, the sun is still just as strong.  Also, the clouds may give us some relief from the sun's heat, but the sun is still  up there peering down on us, and before we know it we have been burned and hadn't even felt it happening.  PLEASE wear your sunscreen all the time! 

Click here to read this important information from the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Check it out!  They have some very cool products.

Many thanks to Rick Snyder for sharing this website!

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Bits & Pieces & Words

"To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid."

"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction  and a sense of achievement."  - Steve Prefontaine

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."  -John Bingham

"Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time."  -Michael Sargent

"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."   -William Faulkner

"Every day is a good day when you run."

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June 17, 2012

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