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  The Sept/Oct 2010 Newsletter of the Daytona Beachcombers Running Club

 

Welcome to fall

 
  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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Palmer College Paint The Towne 5K • November 7, 2010 • 8:00am

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Mark your calendar now!  November 7, 2010 will mark the 5th annual Palmer College Paint The  Towne 5K, Toddler Trot, Kiddie Dash & Kids K, all held at beautiful Jackie Robinson Ballpark on City Island.  

We are so thankful and appreciative to have the many sponsors that have stepped forward in         support of our race.  Palmer College is returning for the fifth year as our primary sponsor. It is a pleasure to be involved with Palmer Chiropractic College as they continue to be very involved in  our community and with the Beachcombers. The Daytona Cubs have again, opened up 'The Jack'  to the  Beachcombers for use for this event. We could not ask for a more beautiful venue nor nicer folks to be involved with.  Coldwell Bankers Expert Realty Group & The Sullivan Family again are one of our major sponsors.  The Sullivan family portrays the very epitome of  family and running.  They are the   spirit, the heart and soul of running in our community and set a shining example to others.  Our pride continues to have Brown & Brown, Coastal Oncology, Kathleen B. Doughney, M.D., and Halifax Health to support a healthy lifestyle at the Gold Sponsorship level.  We are very proud to welcome John Roberts, John Roberts Associates PA, as a Silver Sponsor. Southern Paint continues with us and will be framing the art work for the awards.  Terry Davis and staff at Couchman Printing are a delight to work with in preparation of the brochure printing.  Bonefish  Grill will be providing all overall winners and each age group winner with a 'dinner for two' gift certificate,  Spikes Athletic Footwear and Leanh's Chinese Restaurant will provide gift certificates to 2nd & 3rd age group  winners. We are extremely pleased to welcome back Paul Rice of Rice & Rose Law and Jim Scott, State Farm as Silver Sponsors Rick Campos, Empire Computing & Consulting has moved up to a Silver Sponsor.  Returning Bronze Sponsors, Brian Fredley of BPF Design Incorporated and Lombardo Spradley & Klein, for all your CPA needs and Breslins Reproduction Services.
 
All participants of Palmer College Paint The Towne will receive beautiful long sleeve T-s, the first  of the season!  Awesome awards, a gorgeous venue, flat, fast certified course, yummy food, live music and a fun atmosphere will make this an event you will not want to miss!  If you are not running, please volunteer!  Volunteering is the key to our success and it is really a lot of fun!  And, most important,  please support our sponsors that have stepped forward in tough times to support this race which benefits the Beachcombers Scholarship Program.  You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our 2009-2010 Scholarship recipients.

For more information or a race brochure for Palmer College Paint The Towne please visit

http://www.daytonabeachcombers.com/PalmerCollegePaintTheTowne.htm

register online at

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http://www.rrca.org/

http://www.rrcasouth.com

 
New State Rep • Welcome Todd Neville as RRCA North Florida State Rep.  Todd replaces long-time State Rep Michael Bowen who is taking a hiatus from his volunteer duties as a State Rep.  Michael has done an excellent job in keeping up with and informing all the North Florida running clubs of the RRCA and all its functions.  He will be missed and we look forward to his return.

 
Most of you probably already know Todd Neville.  Todd lives in the St. Augustine, Florida and has      been a longtime active member of the Ancient City Road Runners (the "ACRR"). He was a six-term  club president and expanded that service as a board member of the American Association of        Running Clubs (merged with the RRCA in 2005) and as the Treasurer of the RRCA in 2004-2005.
 
He started his running career at 10 years of age and has been running consistently since then. The highlight of his running career was when he ran 2:30:12 at the 2009 Chicago Marathon after placing   12th overall and the 3rd American in the 2008 San Antonio Rock n Roll Marathon.
 
Todd is an audit partner of Taylor, Wainio & Neville, P. A. He also serves as the Campaign Treasurer/Steering Committee Member for Florida House of Representatives District 20 member Bill Proctor. He is treasurer of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and serves on several boards.
 

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE RACING SEASON?

 

September marks the beginning of a series of organized running events in Central Florida.  It is a       great time to lace up your running shoes after the hot summer.  If you are not already into a 'base' building program you can start one now.  These are miles that are run somewhere between 60 to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate.  Build slow and smart to stay injury free.
 

During the racing season, you can pick and choose from many well organized races from 5K's to  the marathon.  You may find a race in your hometown or choose to travel to Orlando to participate  in one of Track Shacks Grand Prix races or north to Jacksonville.  No matter which direction you go, you  will find a well organized race run on a certified course.  Visit                      www.daytonabeachcombers.com/calendarraces.htm to choose a race.

And just as important as your running, is your rest.  REST includes sleep and scheduled days off     from running.  REST is intended as a recovery from intense training.  Sleep allows your body to  repair itself from the rigors of training.       
 

Are you ready for football?

The racing season and football season go together

 

Many of us are looking forward to the Football season so I thought I would  share some football quotes with you.

 

Football is only a game.

 
1. 'Football is only a game. Spiritual things are eternal - Nevertheless, Beat Texas 
Seen on a church sign in 
Arkansas prior to the 1969 game. 
 
2. 'After you retire, there's only one big event left... And I ain't ready for that.' -                                  Bobby Bowden / Florida State 
 
3. 'The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.' -      Lou Holtz / Arkansas 
 
4. 'When you win, nothing hurts.' - Joe Namath / Alabama 
 
5. 'Motivation is simple.. You eliminate those who are not motivated.' - Lou Holtz / Arkansas 
 
6. 'If you want to walk the heavenly streets of gold, you gotta know the password, 'Roll, tide, roll!' -     Bear Bryant / Alabama 
 
7. 'A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.' -                        Frank Leahy / Notre Dame
 
8. 'There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.' - Woody Hayes / Ohio State 
 
9. 'I don't expect to win enough games to be put on NCAA probation. I just want to win enough to   warrant an investigation.' - Bob Devaney / Nebraska 
 
10. 'In  Alabama , an atheist is someone who doesn't believe in Bear Bryant.' - Wally Butts/Georgia
 
11. 'You can learn more character on the two-yard line than anywhere else in life.'                       Paul Dietzel/ LSU 
 
12. When asked if Fayetteville was the end of the world. 'No, but you can see it from here.' -          Lou Holtz / Arkansas
 

13. 'I never graduated from Iowa , I was only there for two terms - Truman's and Eisenhower's.' -         Alex Karras / Iowa

 
14. 'Son, you've got a good engine, but your hands aren't on the steering wheel.' - Bobby Bowden / Florida State 
 
15. 'Football is not a contact sport - it is a collision sport.. Dancing is a contact sport.' -               Duffy Daugherty / Michigan State
 
16 'The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb. To be a back, you only have to be  dumb.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame 
 
17. 'We live one day at a time and scratch where it itches.' -Darrell Royal / Texas 
 
18. 'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' -                           Bobby Dodd / Georgia Tech
 
19. Baseball is what we were, football is what we have become
 
And the best for last
 
20. I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid.  - Terry Bradshaw
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Pimiento Cheese

Make this crowd-pleaser in minutes--but every step counts, so no fudging!

Easy and delicious for football parties!

 
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (Hellman's or Dukes 1 cup chopped pecans
1 (4 oz) jar diced pimiento, drained 1 (8-oz) block extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (8 oz) block sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 teaspoon finely grated onion Celery sticks and assorted crackers
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper  
 
Make the mayo mixture.  In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, diced pimiento, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion and ground red pepper until well blended.
 
Toast the pecans.  Toasting brings out the rich flavor of the nuts.  Preheat your oven to 350ْ  Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring  halfway through.  (stirring helps to ensure even browning)
 
Shred the cheese.  Texture matters.  Using the small side of a box grater, finely shred extra-sharp Cheddar cheese.  Then use the large side of the grater to coarsely shred Sharp Cheddar cheese.  Fresh cheese makes a difference.
 
Stir.  Add pecans and shredded cheeses to mayo mixture, stirring until blended.  You can store it in the refrigerator up to 1 week.  Serve with celery sticks and assorted crackers, or make a grilled pimiento cheese sandwich in a skillet or panini press.
 

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Member Profile

 

Jeanie Burgess

 

Jeanie grew up in St. James, NY which is on  Long Island. She was 2nd. of  7 children.  She  moved to Florida in 1975 and started working for Florida Power & Light in 1982. She has two sons, two step sons and four granddaughters.  She finally got her little girls.  Jeanie and hubby, Ron Heaton, moved to Port Orange in 1999.  Ron retired a few years ago and now it's Jeanie's turn.

Jeanie started running almost 30 years ago.  As kids the usual games were played - volleyball, skating, baseball, dodge ball, but no running. She mentioned to someone at work she was running, they talked her into a 5K and she was hooked.

She has made some good friends along the way and met some interesting people.  She also has run into some pot holes during this time.

Normally her running gets sidelined about  summer time when storms move in and work interferes with her schedule so she tries to do her marathon training on the off season.

 
Jeanie had planned to run the Cleveland Marathon in May 2010.  The marathon fell on her 60th birthday and she was in great shape.  She had done all her training, completed all her long runs and had one to go.  With 12 days left the unthinkable happened!  A freak accident.  A missed step and severely sprained ankle took her 'out of the running' (literally)  A huge disappointment to have to miss the marathon.  Recovery has been 12 long weeks.  Jeanie's a tough gal so after a few days of  making Ron's life miserable, she put Cleveland in back of her and has now focused on a December marathon.
Jeanie has run 526 races in her 30 years of running.  13 were marathons.  She ran the Inaugural Disney Marathon in 1994 and 6 Disney's after that. Jeanie's favorite marathon was the Outer Banks OBX Marathon.  The run is pretty low key and you don't have to be in the corral hours ahead of time, varied terrain mostly flat, coastal, scenic and incredible community and spectator support. Her present goal is to run a race in every State. She is up to 16.

Jeanie's PR's include 5K - 22:06, 10K - 45:10, 1/2 marathon - 1:44:40 and marathon 4:01.

In 1990 she was the 3rd. female masters in the Florida State Championship 5K and in 2008 she qualified for Boston which was on her Bucket List.

 

Volunteer:  A person who performs or offers to perform a service voluntarily.  Jeanie Burgess  is truly a volunteer.  She calls BEFORE she is asked.  She has volunteered for RayZ Awareness and Paint The Towne every year and she always calls ahead of time to offer her services.  She is dependable, efficient and fun to work with.

Some other things you may not know about Jeanie.  She has traveled twice on the back of a motorcycle to Arkansas/Texas and back.  As  long as she can take her running shoes and  coffee pot it works for her

A few things Jeanie has learned over the years:

1.  Your body slows down around age 50 so take advantage of your youth
 
2.  Nobody cares about how fast or slow you are running. Nobody will remember your times but you.  The main thing is that you are out there doing it.  To paraphrase Ron "it's not the big whoop".
3.  Be grateful just to be out there breathing the fresh air (even if it's awfully hot and humid)  You really appreciate this when you are injured and cannot run.
4.  Appreciate your training partners for putting up with your tales of joys, woes and frequent bathroom stops on long runs.

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Johnny Zak 1 Emily Meyers 4
Jessica Marshall 1 Jim Kohrt 4
Kent Smith 1 Ellen Cain 5
Trish Kabus 2 Dillon Crews 5
Timothy Scanlon 3 Howard Stanley 5
Janet Martin 6 Mark Acton 12
Anthony Crews 7 Sydney Levy 12
Kathie Johnson 7 Bret Bay 13
Carlos Andrade 8 Ron Allison 15
Leslie Urff 12 Kit Doughney 17
Matt Marshall 13 Jake Rice 17
Bill Phillips 15 Todd Johnson 18
Joel Greenstein 15 Vera Daniel 18
John Nablo 18 Peter Rowe 19
Katy Ellis 18 Duncan Saylor 23
Nancy Heckler 19 Matt Hagler 24
Charles Norris 21 Carly Leonard 27
Jayson Davis 21 Mandy Campbell 30
Mariam Lemnouni 21 Ruth Kent 30
Trip Campbell 22 Marty Dineen 31
Molly Clark 24 Autumn Henderson 31
Sindy Hild 24
Kylie Hagler 25
Duane Conner 28
New Age Group?  Trish Kabus turns 45 in September, Kathy Johnson will be the big 60 and move into the 60-64 age group and will be a Senior Grandmasters, Duane Conner moves into the Masters division turning 40 on Sept. 28.  In October, Ellen Cain hits the big 50 & Marty Dineen turns 25.  Congratulations and Happy Birthday to all of you.
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Dribble & Bits

There's a new kid in town • New Store

Attention Beachcombers

Dick's Sporting Goods, located at 2500 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona, will  have their Grand Opening, Sunday, Sept. 5.  Beachcombers, show your membership card to Customer Service and receive special discount coupons for shoes, apparel and sporting goods items.

Welcome to Daytona
Paul Grise` writes from Ontario that he celebrated Canada Day, July 1, which is comparable to our Independence Day, with a family reunion.
 

Jim Marshall is shown with his 2nd place age group award from Crime Stoppers 5K on July 4    in Key West.  Jim always represents the Beachcombers well. 

He then headed to California for 10 days where   he visited his son, watched some baseball,  played golf on some of the best golf courses in  the US and ran the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country 1/2 marathon on July 18.  Great post  race party  which included a free wine glass and 20 wineries with tasting after the race.  The race  is now on Jim's 'top 10 favorites'.

On his 58th birthday, July 12, Jim had the thrill of playing golf at Pebble Beach.  Great way to celebrate his birthday. 

He went to four Mets games played in San Francisco and topped it off with some Whale Watching.

From Key West to California - from a 5K to 1/2 marathon.  Great summer.

 

 
Family History Cler Hudgins two cousins from Illinois discovered they had an 82 year old  sister they did not know about.  As family history's go, the answers may never be known but Cler now has a 'new' cousin who, on her 80th birthday, requested information about her birth family.  Two years later, at the age of 82, Cler and her cousins from Illinois, traveled to meet the family member.  It truly was a memorable occasion.
 
Darrel Lamar has spent his summer back home in Michigan where he placed 2nd in the 10K in the Corporate Relays.  Still working through some knee and leg problems he ran/walked a 5K and  placed first.
 
Celebrating her birthday in grand style, Sue O'Malley was the overall female winner at the Bridge of Lions 5K in St. Augustine.  Sue also received $100.00 for her efforts!    
 

Beach Palooza Coming to Daytona November 13, 2010

Beach Palooza is a gnarly running event held on sandy shores where paloozers get their feet wet while tackling a series of radical obstacles. As  the sun sets, the stoked crowd lets loose around a blazing bonfire with a pig roast, beer and beach tunes!  Sounds like fun!  http://www.beachpalooza.com/

 
Congratulations Carol Hansen Vessa •  After many years Carol has finally graduated from Stetson University with a degree in business administration.  Carol now works for the Heart Association as Regional Director.  Good job Carol!

 
Greg Eisle, Spikes Athletic Footwear is recovering nicely after voice box cancer and treatments.  We all wish Greg the very best in his continued recovery.
 

2010 Rice & Rose Sprint Triathlon

 
The Rice & Rose Sprint Triathlon series consist of three sprint triathlons during the summer beginning with June 20th followed by July 18, ending August 1. Congratulations Beachcombers  who placed in the series:  Men's Division: John Dodd placed 8th , Paul Rice (12th) Brian Fredley (13) Jimmie Wright (18), Paul Holyko (27)  Women's Division:  Mallory Dunn (7), Sharon Lay (10)
 
Boston Bound?  Jimmy Wyatt is interested in sharing a room.  15centz@gmail.com Jimmy has again accepted the challenge of participating in The Disney World Marathon 2011 for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. If you can help Jimmy in his fund raising efforts, please visit

 
Marathon Training?  Be the first to take part in the inaugural Run Crazy Horse Half Marathon Sunday October 3rd in Hill City, South Dakota!  A point to point course, you'll begin in the shadow  of Crazy Horse Memorial, a mountain monument being molded to replicate the Oglala Lakota warrior,   Crazy Horse, in effort to preserve and protect the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians.  This USATF certified course is largely downhill and will finish in downtown Hill      City, the heart of the beautiful Black Hills.
 

Jerry Hiatt is recovering from foot surgery.             He will be back on the roads soon. Hugh Wilson is back in good form as shown here in the Maine Senior Games. 60 races since Jan 1 and ready for Paint The Towne.
 

FATHER LOPEZ NAMES NEW SWIMMING COACH

Father Lopez Catholic High Principal Ted Petrucianni announced the hiring of Scott Bay as head coach of the men’s and women’s swim teams. Scott is an American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 5 coach, placing him among the top 3% of the swim coaches nationwide, and has been actively coaching for over 20 years in Age Group, Senior and Masters level swim programs.

In addition to swim team responsibilities, Scott is also teaching Calculus, Geometry and Algebra at Lopez. Coach Bay is the Masters Head Coach of Daytona Beach Swimming, home club of Ryan Lochte and 2008 Olympic trials qualifier Kyle Deery. Masters swimmers he currently coaches include world record holders, national champions and All Americans who have swam to over 200  top ten United States Masters Swimming  (USMS) finishes in the last six years.

 
Scott is also the current swimming chair of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) and the current chair of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee as well as being the coaches chair of the Florida Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC) and a member of the USMS Coaches Committee.
 
He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Cincinnati and his Masters of Education from Xavier University. Scott has written numerous articles on technique and training, is currently co-authoring the ASCA Level One Coaches Certification curriculum for Masters, and is a frequently featured speaker at swimming clinics around the country.

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The Beachcombers welcome two little ones.  Scott & Nicole Meyer welcomed their little girl on July 21. Campbell Jane Meyer was a 'big' girl weighing 10 lbs. 3 oz., 21" long.  And Mommy is so tiny!  Her two brothers, Tru (3 1/2) and Lane (18mo) and so happy she is here.

Nancy Snapp became a GrandMommy again.  Lily Jean finally arrived July 23.  Nancy traveled to Suwanee, Ga to be with daughter Dana and family.  Everyone is doing great and  Nancy was so happy to finally hold her granddaughter.  After a busy summer she will be home the end of September.

 
Rouge-Orleans 2011 •  You are invited to attend The Nation's newest ultra-marathon and team relay, March 4-6, 2011.  The Rouge-Orleans is a 100+ mile Ultra-Marathon and Team Relay that  starts in the capital city of Baton Rouge and Finishes in Audubon Park in New Orleans. Participants will run on top of the levee and follow the mighty Mississippi as it meanders its way  124 miles down to New Orleans.  Running alongside old farms, plantations, sugarcane fields, swamps, and of course the river will give runners a chance to see Southern Landscapes at their purest.                                                                 "Come to Run, Stay to Party"
 

Save The Dates

Feel The Heat 5K • Saturday, September 4, 2010

Palmer College Paint The Towne • Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

Beachcombers Annual Holiday Party • Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010

 
Our best wishes to Mallory Dunn as she steps into her new job as Stetson's head coach  of the men's and women's cross country teams.  Mallory currently is a competitive triathlete, was a state champion in cross country and track at Seabreeze and went on to earn four varsity letters in cross country and track at the University of Florida from 2001 to 2005.  She was also named to the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll in her final three seasons.  She graduated in 2006 with a BA in Architecture Design.  She was an assistant with Seabreeze's swim team in 2006 and  an assistant for Flagler Palm Coast's track & field team in 2008.  Mallory is currently a lifeguard and dispatcher for the Volusia County Beach Patrol.  She is also a certified massage therapist after having graduated from the Boulder (Colo.) College of Massage Therapy.  Congratulations Mallory!
 

USATF Level I Coaching Education School is being offered In South Florida this fall.

Date:  October 1-3, 2010

Location:  Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton FL Tom Oxley Athletic Center

More Info:  www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/

 

 

September 9, 2010

Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where:
Gilly's Pub 44
1889 State Road 44
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

 
Help us raise money for MS! Come out to Comedy Night starring The Disgruntled Clown...thrown out of every circus in the world. The #1 underground comedian in America. A really BIG clown with an attitude. (This show is NOT for kids) Tickets in advance are $15 each or can be purchased at the  door for $20 each. Every ticket sold is eligible for a door prize (even if you can’t be there in person), which include…. (4) Plan B Cycling $100 Bike Tune Ups $100 Blue Moon Yoga Gift Card (2) Aunt Catfish Gift Cards Cafe 101 Gift Card Oceanview Yoga 3 Class Card Avenues Salon Gift Card  Harley Davidson Gift Card And don't forget the 50/50 raffle! Our last winner won $100 for his $5 ticket.not a bad investment! Get your Comedy Night Tickets Soon!
 

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Combo DVD Set: Running the Sahara + Running America

Combo set contains the following DVDs •  Film: Running the Sahara, Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min. Film: Running America, Genre: Documentary, Runtime: 86 min.

 

$10.00 Coupon  http://store.nehst.com/rts-ra-combo-dvd.html

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Bits & Pieces & Words

 

"It's never crowded along the "extra mile".

 

There is nothing that happens to any person but what was in his power to go through with  Marcus Aurelus

 

"With proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity."

Frank Stampfl (coach to Roger Bannister among others)

 

If experience were that important, we'd never have anyone walking on the moon or going over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

Sparky Anderson, Manager Cincinnati Reds & Detroit Tigers

Almost every first-time marathoner says the same thing at the finish line:  "Never again."

Bob Glover, The Runner's Handbook

It is true that speed kills.  In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it.

Brooks Johnson

He does everything wrong but win

Larry Snyder on Emil Zatopek's running style

The marathon is kind of like the Ph.D. of public fitness accomplishments.  There are very few times as an adult you can go out and do something that's authentically difficult and be publicly lauded for it.

Marcy in Cat Terwillger's "Marathon Woman"

Baby boomers in general anad boomer distance runners in particular were heirs both to the warrior mentality of their World War II veteran fathers and the new consciousness of the 1960s and 70s.  Both was of thinking were essentially idealistic and challenged us to adopt causes greater than ourselves.  The marathon served as an ideal outlet for both types of energy. 

Tom Derderian

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone,

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

Except the Will which says to them "Hold on!"

Rudyard Kipling, "If"