HALF FANATICS JULY 2014 NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

Race Photos .................... 1 Featured Fanatic............... 2 Expo Schedule..................3 Fanatic Poll.......................3 Upcoming Races...............5 HF Membership Criteria......7 New HF Gear.................... .8 New Moons.......................8 Welcome to the Asylum......9

HALF FANATICS JULY 2014 NEWSLETTER

Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon

Marla #8171

Kevin #8496, Brian #8479, Steve #8536 Tim #8369

Jenna #272

Elizabeth #5507 & Rafael #6716

Stacey #8505

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Featured Fanatic

Pam Scott, Half Fanatic #7885

I sat stunned in a strange doctor's office more than a hundred miles from home, listening to her tell me this was a life-changing day. The peripheral neuropathy that kept me up night after night with nerve pain in my feet was caused by a blood glucose issue. Permanent nerve damage happens when levels reach 140. Mine was 176! I was in shock. She said new studies were encouraging that losing weight, adhering to a sugar free diet, and exercise could begin to repair the nerves; but, it required consistency and dedication. I listened intently to all she had to say, then drove to the nearest mall for two scoops of chocolate ice cream and an afternoon pouring over books at Barnes and Noble. This health issue was impacting my ability to work as an elementary school teacher and I was desperate to find answers.

At the same time this was happening to me, my niece Teri was reaching the age her dad had died of a heart attack. She was determined to stop smoking and become a healthier person. Teri was 43 and I was 61. Neither one of us had ever done anything remotely close to an athletic event. We were about to enter a world of the unknown.

On doctor's orders, I started the South Beach Diet and lost thirty pounds. My blood sugar numbers began to level off. Teri threw away her cigarettes; and, though she didn't even own a bike, set a goal of riding the famous 200 mile Seattle to Portland bicycle ride the next year. We joined forces and became each other's cheerleader even though we live two hundred miles apart. We put together a support team, had matching shirts made, and cried when we crossed that finish line.

In order to work out in all sorts of weather and continue our exercise routine, we took up running. We started with 5ks, then 10ks and then signed up for a half marathon. (I just finished my eleventh!) Then, miracles of miracles, in 2013, we crossed the finish line in our hot pink shirts, visors, and hair ribbons of the Wenatchee Marathon at 64 and 47. Are we fast? No! Are we out there? Yes!

In May I completed the Sage Rat Run in Prosser, WA. to qualify for Half Fanatics! Who would have ever thought! The most special part? Right after I finished, I was privileged to run with one of my granddaughters, four year old Paige, on her very first race. I was the oldest runner in the competition and she was the youngest. Proud to help instill in her the joy of healthy living. Could anything be better? (That's the picture I included.). I am now setting my sights completing four more half marathons before and the Marine Corp Marathon in October.

The impact of all this? Teri and I learned it's never too late to start. The joy is being out there, no matter your age or speed. We have maintained a healthy life style. We don't belong to a gym, but our amazing husbands have built in-home exercise rooms for each of us. We formed The Jean Team, named after my mom, because so many of our family members have joined us as athletes...yes, we now consider ourselves athletes. We have daughters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sons, sons-in-law, and cousins who now proudly wear the team logo and compete in events. For me, one of the greatest benefits? My blood sugar levels are completely normal and tests prove my damaged nerves are regenerating! Proof that anyone can make life changes with determination and the support of a loving family.

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EXPO SCHEDULE

Expo Dude Ray "McGuyver" Shaw will be at this Marathon Expos with club gear for Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics.

Bass Pro Marathon White River Conference Center

Springfield, Missouri

Expo Hours: Friday, October 31, 2014 | 10:00am ? 7:00pm Saturday, November 1, 2014 | 10:00am ? 5:00pm

Want Expo Dude to come to your town? Make sure you are adding your name to the race calendar on the Half Fanatic website,

so we know with races have the largest concentration of Fanatics!

FANATIC POLL

Each month there will be a "Fanatic poll". This poll will be posted online. Please take a few moments to answer this poll. I will post the results in the next newsletter.

Last month's question: How many toenails have you lost I

n the name of running?

This month's question:

Favorite Mileage/GPS Trackers?

Please vote online between now and Aug. 30th at: http://

survey.poll/ a07e9oqfysxhyqonlon/start.html.

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HALF FANATICS JULY 2014 NEWSLETTER

Tara #8588

Ross #3838 & Laura #8674

Lesley #4764

Melissa #8345

Stacie #8597

Byron #51 & Lou #52



Tim #8636

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Upcoming Races in September 2014

WHEN

WHAT

WHERE WHEN

WHAT

1-Sep 13.1 American Discovery Trail Half Marathon

CO

20-Sep 13.1 Barksdale AFB Half Marathon

1-Sep 13.1 Bear Lake Monster Half Marathon (fall)

ID

20-Sep 13.1 Beat the Blerch on Saturday

1-Sep 13.1 Highlands Ranch Half Marathon

CO

20-Sep 13.1 Bismarck Half Marathon

1-Sep 13.1 Oak Brook Half Marathon

IL

20-Sep 13.1 Brazen Drag-N-Fly

1-Sep 13.1 Sporty Diva Bad Azz Back to Back Day Two

WA

20-Sep 13.1 Brewers Mini Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 9/11 Remembrance Run

CO

20-Sep 13.1 ChORD Half Marathon

6-Sep 25k Aravaipa Jangover 25k

AZ

20-Sep 13.1 Circle the Lake Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Area 13.1 Castle Rock Half Marathon

CO

20-Sep 13.1 Columbia River Power Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon

PA

20-Sep 13.1 Discover Lake Sylvia Off Road Half

6-Sep 13.1 Brazen Trail Hog

CA

20-Sep 13.1 fit one Boise Half Marathon

6-Sep 30k Captn Karls Reveille Peak Ranch 30k

TX

20-Sep 13.1 Flagstaff Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Coasting the Coast - Surfside

TX

20-Sep 13.1 Great Smoky Mountains Half

6-Sep 13.1 Dick Beardsley Half Marathon

MN

20-Sep 13.1 Hartselle Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Divas Half Marathon Atlanta Peachtree

GA

20-Sep 13.1 Harvest Half Marathon

6-Sep 25k Do-Wacka-Do

OK

20-Sep 13.1 Mainly Marathons Center of Nations Day Four (member discount)

6-Sep 13.1 Elroy Apple Dumpling Days Half Marathon

WI

20-Sep 13.1 Marine Corps Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Evergeen Dash Point Half Marathon

WA

20-Sep 13.1 Mayors Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Evergreen Dash Point Half Marathon

WA

20-Sep 13.1 Mighty Niagara Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Gateway to the Gorge

OR

20-Sep 13.1 Mogathon 30k/13.1

6-Sep 13.1 Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run

WA

20-Sep 13.1 Nevis Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Henderson Trail Classic 25k/13.1

NV

20-Sep 13.1 Porcupine Mountains Trail Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Holland Haven Half Marathon

MI

20-Sep 13.1 Prairie Dog Half Marathon - Autumn

6-Sep 13.1 Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon

BC

20-Sep 13.1 Race 13.1 - Raleigh

6-Sep 13.1 Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Half Marathon

WA

20-Sep 13.1 Rough Creek Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Lake Placid North Elba Half Marathon

NY

20-Sep 13.1 Run Then Wine Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Little Grand Canyon Half Marathon

UT

20-Sep 13.1 South Holland Heritage Haul

6-Sep 13.1 Maple Leaf Half Marathon

VT

20-Sep 13.1 That Dam Hill 3h/13.1

6-Sep 13.1 Mt Nebo Half Marathon

UT

20-Sep 13.1 Walker North Country Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Park to Park Half Marathon

IA

20-Sep 13.1 Wascally Wabbit

6-Sep 13.1 Pomerene Foundation Fall Trail Run

OH

20-Sep 13.1 Wicked Half Marathon

6-Sep 30k Priest Lake Lookout Tower Trail Climb (member discount)

ID

21-Sep 13.1 Beat the Blerch on Sunday

6-Sep 13.1 Run for Life (member discount)

KY

21-Sep 13.1 Biggest Loser RunWalk - Racine

6-Sep 13.1 Run to the Rock

MA

21-Sep 13.1 Bristol Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Run Woodstock Half Marathon

MI

21-Sep 13.1 Capital City River Run (member discount)

6-Sep 13.1 Salmon Half Marathon

ID

21-Sep 13.1 Champoeg Half Marathon

6-Sep 13.1 Trail Nerds North Shore Trail Run

KS

21-Sep 13.1 CNY Bread Run

7-Sep 27k Autumn Rush Trail Race 27k

BC

21-Sep 13.1 Detroit Womens Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Bozeman Half Marathon

MT

21-Sep 13.1 Discover Whitewater Series Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Broadway Bridge Run

MO

21-Sep 13.1 Equinox Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Canton City Half Marathon

OH

21-Sep 13.1 Fox Cities Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Chicago Half Marathon

IL

21-Sep 13.1 Fox Valley 20m/13.1

7-Sep 13.1 City of Lakes Half Marathon

MN

21-Sep 13.1 Girls on the Go - Los Angeles

7-Sep 13.1 Clinton Half Marathon

IA

21-Sep 13.1 Huffin Puffin Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Double-Half Marathon

TX

21-Sep 13.1 Ironman Princeton 70.3

7-Sep 13.1 Endurance Race Series - Denver

CO

21-Sep 25k Konquer the Konza 25k

7-Sep 13.1 Freeport Half Marathon

ME

21-Sep 13.1 Mainly Marathons Center of Nations Day Five (member discount)

7-Sep 13.1 Giant Race

CA

21-Sep 13.1 Maui Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Great North Run

GBR

21-Sep 13.1 Montana Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Harrisburg Half Marathon

PA

21-Sep 13.1 Newport Liberty Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Lehigh Valley Via Half Marathon

PA

21-Sep 13.1 Omaha Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Miami County Half Marathon

OH

21-Sep 13.1 Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Moscow Mountain Madness

ID

21-Sep 13.1 Red Dirt Shuffle

7-Sep 13.1 Nagog Seasons Half Marathon

MA

21-Sep 13.1 Richmond Running Festival Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 New Albany Walking Classic

OH

21-Sep 13.1 Rochester Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 NYCRuns Narrows Half Marathon

NY

21-Sep 13.1 Rock N Roll Philadelphia

7-Sep 13.1 Old Stone House Museum Fall Foliage Run

VT

21-Sep 13.1 Run for Heroes Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Peace Love Run East Bay

CA

21-Sep 13.1 Run for the Rocks Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Pumpkinman 70.3

ME

21-Sep 25k Sky Pilot 25k

7-Sep 13.1 Queen City Half Marathon

SK

21-Sep 13.1 Thunder Bay Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Race 13.1 - Fayetteville

NC

21-Sep 13.1 Trail River Run

7-Sep 13.1 Reno 5000 Race Three

NV

22-Sep 13.1 Altis GAP Trestles Half Marathon

7-Sep 13.1 Rocky Mountain High-est Half Marathon

CO

23-Sep 13.1 Altis Barnum Rail Trails Half Marathon

* You can find links to these races (and many more) on the Race Calendar at .

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