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I knew that all was good on the morning of July 4th when I saw Bob Shor walking around after he had started
the races with a big smile on his face. After years of dealing with the stresses of the finish line he was now in
somewhat of a daze as to what to do. The same was true for Doug Courtemarche as he consoled one of his
Santa Rosa High School parents who jokingly accused the Chip Timing folks that they had stolen her job.
"Hiring the chip timing company was the best decision we ever made", I was telling myself all day. The Empire
Runners has now stepped up a notch and has joined the new era of racing.
Looking back I am not really sure how I got myself into the predicament of the whole Kenwood Director job 3
years ago. I somewhat recall it happening during the course of a Monday night run with Alec, Mojo and Lars.
Each year I gain momentum to make the next year better than the last. With the support from the club and a
great committee that keeps me focused we are able to maintain Kenwood as a local traditional favorite.
Of course part of what makes this race great is the vast
knowledge and commitment from our volunteers. You guys
are the best and I can't thank you enough. I won't babble on
and on but would like to mention those who helped.
First off, my biggest thanks goes to Jerry Lyman. Many
months of preparation involving permits and insurance is
what it takes to put on a successful event. Thanks Jerry for
being so knowledgeable and diligent! (Read Complete Article)
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We are excited to debut the new format of The Empire Runner with this, our 428th edition. The Empire Runners Club Newsletter, which started in 1975, has been the product of the tireless efforts of the many club members who have worked so hard to turn it out every month. We hope you find that our new format makes it easier to read the articles that are of intrest of you, and as always, we encourage ALL club members to participate by sending us stories. In the upcoming months keep an eye out for new monthly columns by members at large, as well as the randomness you have come to know over the years.
Take a quick look at some of the stories of The Empire Runner over the past decades.
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Nate Koch
Official Club Reports |
Jerry Lyman
Races |
Dale Peterson
Features |
Chris Mason
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View all articles as a single pdf
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Well, June was a busy month with track meets and, of course, our big event of the year, the Kenwood Footrace. If you haven't already, checkout the website for results, pictures, and the finish line video. I want to say a big "thanks" to Race Director Val Sell for getting us through another 4th of July. (Read Complete Article) |
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By numbers the Double Dipsea which runs from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley and back, is 13.7 miles long (can
we get a second opinion?), 4,400 ft of elevation gain, 672 steps down into and up out of Mill Valley, 2 times
over a route that has served the Dipsea Race for over 100 years... (Read Article) |
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Ok, folks. Here we are, just about half-way through the Grand Prix race series. 50 year old runners have really
stepped up and are dominating the overall spots in both Male and Female categories. Brad Zanetti is atop the
men's standings and Alyce Parks is the one to catch for the ladies. (Read Article and Full Standings) |
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Congratulations to those who ran well enough this year to make it into the All-Time Best Times Kenwood
Footrace Records, either in the lists of best times overall or in age group divisions. Thirty-nine years of
Kenwood Footraces mean tens of thousands of runners have crossed the 3K and 10K finish lines. (Read Report) |
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