ALASKA RUNNER'S - Anchorage, Alaska

ALASKA

RUNNER'S

CALENDAR

2012

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The running community is extremely proud to have selected these outstanding candidates for the cover of the 2012 Alaska Runner's Calendar. (Photos courtesy of Anchorage Running Club)

Charles Utermohle

Charles is an accomplished runner who has participated in Alaskan and other state events regardless of the difficulty or complexity. Charles' determination to running is demonstrated by his participation in 21+ Mount Marathon Races. Charles is a Life Member of the Equinox Marathon race, running that event 21 times. He has also competed in the Susitna 50K event and other unique races.

Charles' contribution of time and expertise to running, walking, track and field events in Alaska is endless and the value is too great to be measured. He fulfills the responsibilities of a race director, coordinator, timer, results tabulator, course marker, certifier and all other duties involved with providing a quality event. For many years now Charles has assumed the responsibility of calculating the "goal time" as well as developing "age" graded results for the Trent-Waldron Half Marathon.

Charles has been instrumental with organization and business involvement in Anchorage's Adopt a Trail Program. He practices keeping trails clear while training and recreating. The beneficiaries of Charles' willingness to become involved are communities and events statewide. He has inspired many new runners to join the Alaska running community.

Tim Middleton

Tim was 35 years old when he started running, and he is still racing and going strong after 36 years.

Tim has completed hundreds of races over the years from short 5K's to Ultras, including 59 marathons. Tim has been a competitive runner participating in events all over the State of Alaska, other states and in Africa. His 1st marathon was Mayor's in 1975, which he ran 20 consecutive years before taking a break and returning to complete his 21st. Most recently he completed the 2011 Equinox Marathon.

Tim is one of the original principals of Old Folks Sports, an organization which created many racing events.. Some of those events include the Tuesday Night All Comers meets, Mugwumps, Masters, Earthquake Ultra, Earthquake Marathon, Predicted Time and Crow Pass races. He is one of the "founders" of the Equinox Marathon, helping with the design of the original course in 1963.

When Tim is not participating as a runner, he frequently has been a volunteer for numerous events. Tim encourages other runners, organizes training events, teams and group runs, while helping newer runners become familiar with Anchorage and Alaska trails.

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Honorable Mention

Dan & Jackie Marshall (Seward, AK)

(photo courtesy of Jaime Atherton) Dan and Jackie Marshall have influenced the students and athletes of Seward and Moose Pass for twenty years. Their tireless effort to get kids excited about running has produced state winners in cross country running, but more importantly, it has instilled the love of running in a generation. Dan and Jackie lead by example and incorporate running and good nutrition into their daily and family life. They have been, and continue to be, an inspiration to many.

Eric Fjelstad (Anchorage, AK)

(photo courtesy of Asta Spurgis) When Eric isn't defending the environment, you'll find him out enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer, many times as a competitor or a volunteer. Eric has been a volunteer race director for the Eagle River Challenge (a fundraiser for the Nature Center's trail maintenance) since 2007 and will take the lead once again in 2012.

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RUNNING TIPS

? The race calendar is a good starting point for planning your personal race schedule. Race directors reserve the right to change dates, locations or cancel races. Use the race calendar for preliminary planning purposes only.

? To find out whether a race is still on, check with the race director and/or be on the alert for any newspaper announcements. Race directors can help by having an announcement in the local newspaper(s), usually a few days before race. Some races may require more lead time, especially if there is an entry deadline.

? If you fill out a racing form, please read the instructions before asking questions.

? When you arrive at race start, be careful where you park. Observe all traffic regulations and do not park too close to the start.

? Allow ample time for check-in and warm-up. ? Pay close attention to all pre-race instructions. ? Use only your assigned running number and display it proudly. ? Run on the side of the road facing traffic unless race course

directs you otherwise. ? You are responsible for your warm-up clothes & personal items. ? Leave your pets at home unless race allows them! ? Slower runners please start behind the faster runners. ? Be at least two strides ahead before cutting in front of another

runner. ? No pacing by non-race participants. ? Follow instructions after your cross the line. ? Unofficial runners do not cross the finish line. Do not hassle

race officials ? wait patiently for posted results!

Cindy Liggett, Editor Ruth Kvernplassen, Layout & Computer Graphics

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