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2008-2009 Board 
Thomas "T.O." Okazaki joined RAW in 1999 and is currently serving his second term on the Board. T.O. keeps track of all race results for the club, is a regular contributor to The Footprint and helps recruit volunteers for numerous RAW activities. T.O. enjoys running races of all distances, from 5Ks to marathons and ultras, on both roads and trails. In 2006, he ran four marathons in nine days, and still managed to squeeze in the PrairieMan Half Ironman and Hotter “N’ Hell 100 Mile Bike Tour. He has currently run over 64 marathons in 11 States including three 50 milers and a 100K at Bandera. T.O. is also a member of the Marathon Maniacs and the 50 States Marathon Club. He is currently employed as a Certified Pharmacy I.V. Technician at Baylor Medical Center at Irving. When not working out, T.O. enjoys going to the movies, reading a good book or just hanging out with his friends at RAW.
Contact T.O. at: thomaso@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Mary started running in 2002 when she began training for her first marathon. She completed her first marathon with her brother and has never looked back. Since her inaugural marathon, she has completed seven additional marathons, numerous half marathons, and a multitude of other runs. Mary and her husband Doug live in Grapevine and have been members of RAW for the past four years. They have volunteered for many of the RAW events and other local races in the community. Mary also participates with the BRAW cycling group and has cycled in a number of organized rides over the years including the completion of her first century ride last year, the HH100. She has also completed several adventure races, and finds the multiple disciplines of adventure racing challenging and fun.
Mary, a CPA, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to running, she enjoys traveling, mountain biking, and spending time with family and friends. Contact Mary at: MaryK@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Brad joined RAW in June 2006 and has become more involved with club activities over the past year with regular attendance at weekend runs and social activities. He often volunteers for water duty and regularly provides additional refreshments to enjoy after the run. He was selected as the recipient of the May 2008 'Giving Back to the Sport' recognition. He recently ran a PR at the Flying Pig Marathon and then improved it at Grandmas Marathon. His goal is to qualify for the 2009 Boston Marathon. In addition to running, he enjoys biking, volleyball, skiing, camping, football - just about anything outdoors. Brad would like to serve on the board as Treasurer in order to give back to the club. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in accounting. Contact Brad at: BradL@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Kathryn Gleghorn started running in a cross country program in the sixth grade (1975) and has been running ever since at various distances. She is a native Texan who has lived in various locales in Texas, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, California and Kentucky. In July 2007 she and her husband, Bruce, returned to Texas and reside in Southlake.
Kathryn has participated in and volunteered at races in all of the states where she's lived, as well as traveled to many other states to participate in their events. Kathryn has completed seven marathons and numerous races at shorter distances. Kathryn considers herself a middle of the road runner who enjoys the sport of running for the physical/health benefits and the social aspects. Kathryn joined RAW in August of 2006 and has volunteered her time in many of the RAW events. Contact Kathryn at: KathrynG@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Steve has been a RAW member since 2002. He first discovered the club after entering the Bold In The Cold 15K back in 2001. It seemed to him, at the time, to be an ideal place to do long runs for his very first marathon, The 2002 Dallas White Rock Marathon.
Steve knew right away that RAW was his new running home, because it was so peaceful running on the trails by the lake and the club members were always so kind and friendly to him. He is very interested in giving back to his running family by volunteering for club races and helping others new to running. Steve started running back in 1971 at Ardmore Oklahoma Junior High. He continued running at Vinita Oklahoma High School and McAlester High School. His most proud moment happened in October 1975 when he broke 17:40 in 5k at a Cross Country meet against Muskogee High School. Steve also ran junior college track at North Eastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College in 1977 and 1978, where he had some success in the 880 yd dash and mile run. Steve stopped running the next 20 years and put on 70 pounds. His health began to deteriorate and he also developed an inner ear problem called meniere's disease. He began jogging to try to lose the weight and discovered that the vertigo associated with meniere’s disease went away when he was running. Steve was able to lose 60 pounds and cope with the vertigo. He still has the vertigo today but running helps him to cope on the bad days. Steve has now run 30 marathons and two 50K ultra marathons since 2002 and even joined the Marathon Maniacs Running Club in 2007. If it wasn't for RAW, Steve believes he would probably still have serious health problems. Steve’s long-term goal is to run the Heartland 50 mile Ultra marathon in October 2008. Besides running he enjoys fishing and listening to bluegrass and country music. Steve is blessed with a wonderful wife Cyndi and his precious daughter Noelle. Contact Steve at: steveg@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Jack has been a member of RAW since 2003. His wife Gretchen and he have been married for 20 years and have an 18-year-old son, Matthew, who will be attending Texas A&M this fall. Jack's family first moved to this area in 1968, and he moved back to Grapevine, again, ten years ago. Jack started running in the early 80’s and has completed 3 marathons, a 50-K run at Palo Duro, and numerous other half-marathons and 25K trail runs since 2004.
When he is not running, Jack works as a Sr. Database Administrator. He is also active in his son’s Boy Scout troop. In addition to running, Jack enjoys backpacking, camping, and spending time with his family. Contact Jack at: JackG@RunnersAndWalkers.com LGRAW Race Bold In The Cold 5K and 15K  
Bold In The Cold is RAW's first race of the year and a great way to get your running season off to a good start. Many might feel running in January would be difficult with the weather, but for many years the weather has been very good for the race. Mike Evans and Jeff Barnhart are race directors for the 2009 race. Sponsorship opportunities are always available. For Information Contact LGRAW Bold In the Cold Race Directors Double Trouble 5K and 10K 
The Double Trouble 5K and 10K is the last RAW race of the season and is also a very unique race with providing runners the opportunity to run two races in one event. The 5K and 10K races starting times are schedule with enough time for a participant to run both races and have enough time to recover between the starts. Sponsorship opportunities are always available.Contact Pam: Double Trouble Race Director |
Members 
Kirsten has been an active member of RAW since 2004. She initially found her home at the club by regularly participating in the Wednesday and Friday morning trail runs. Kirsten enjoyed those workouts so much, she nows runs with the club on most weekday mornings and regularly on the weekends.
RAW has helped Kirsten to achieve her goal of running her very first marathon back in 2005 at the Chicago Marathon and considers that as among one of her most treasured running achievements. Some of Kirsten's favorite running moments have been doing the Munich Marathon, running with the VIPs in SLC, and the Hood to Coast relay in Portland, Oregon. To Kirsten, the best part of each of these events was the training that took place with fellow RAW members who are now among her closest friends. Kirsten has decided to run for the RAW Board to become more involved with the club. RAW has done so much for her life and her running. She nows wants the opportunity to give back to the sport by volunteering her time so that others might be able to share in the same pleasures that she has enjoyed whenever she goes out to the RAW clubhouse to run. Contact Kirsten at: KirstenK@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Cindy Lee has been a member of RAW since 2003 and has been active in club events from the beginning. She began running 10 years ago and ran her first marathon in Duluth MN at the Grandma's Marathon. She since ran 5 more marathons and twice as many 1/2 marathons. She is running for her 2nd term on the board and hopes to be part of keeping this club the wonderful place that it is.Contact Cindy at: CindyL@RunnersAndWalkers.com Director - Ken "Fireman" MacInnes 
Ken MacInnes (Fireman Ken) is an almost Charter Member, joining the club approximately 2 months after the club was formed. Time constraints have kept him from serving as a Board member before now, but the time has come to give back. He has been a runner for over 25 years, competing at all levels from 5K to ultras. Now he runs for exercise (and sometimes fun) in a hopeless attempt to slow down the aging process. He is probably best known around the club house for being the “daddy” of Genny, the big red electrical generator that appears at almost all club races. When not working as the Training Officer for the Flower Mound Fire Department he……never mind, he is always working.Contact Ken at: KenM@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Doug has been a member of RAW since 1998. When not running, he works as a project manager for Perot Systems. He started running about that time mostly due to sibling rivalry since he couldn't bear that his brother Alan was planning to run a marathon while he'd be lucky to run one mile. He's run a couple of marathons and one ultra since, but prefers the considerably more sane distance of half marathons.
Doug lives in Grapevine with his wife, Courtney, and their young son, Scott. He has been keeping the membership database updated for 3 years, mailing out new member and renewal letters as well as the Footprint, and also volunteers frequently at RAW events. He can normally be found at the clubhouse on whichever weekend day Courtney is watching Scott. Contact Doug at: DougN@RunnersAndWalkers.com 
Robin joined RAW in January 2007 during the Bold in the Cold 15K event shortly after moving to Grapevine. She completed 3 marathons (2006 Dallas White Rock, Boston, and Marine Corps) and continues to be active in numerous running events. She also cycled in a number of organized rides over the years and also participates with the BRAW cycling group. Recently Robin met her goal in July 2008 of competing in her first triathlon and has high hopes to participate in more to improve her “daunting swim” times.
A few of Robin’s favorite moments include the Boston Marathon, El Scorcho, DFW Marine Mud Run, Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred, Ride for the Roses, kayaking on Lake Grapevine, and the Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon. Robin is a physical therapist, married to Brad for fifteen years and together is raising 3 children. She has volunteered for RAW sponsored events, the Grapevine community, and in her neighborhood association. She has enjoyed the friendships and social events of RAW and wants to contribute more to the great organization that it is! Contact Robin at: RobinP@RunnersAndWalkers.com Directors Hound Dog Hustle 1 Mile and 5K
The Hound Dog Hustle is the largest race of the three RAW races and benefits the Dog Rescue Leagues in the Metroplex. The race includes a 1 mile Fun Run for the dogs and their owners and a 5K race. In addition to these races the event has a extensive expo with rescue organizations eager to help you find that special pet and provide information on their organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are always available.For Information Contact T.O. at: Hound Dog Hustle Race Directors |
Additional Club Contacts 
The Footprint editors are dedicated to keeping the club members informed about all the recent happenings and upcoming events. To submit a story you can e-mail them and they will try their very best to get the story in the next issue. The Footprint is published every other month with deadlines for stories due the first of the month prior to publishing month. The footprint issues are published in January, March, May, July, September and November. Contact the editors at: editor@runnersandwalkers.com Membership Info. / Issues - Kirsten Keats
For any membership information or issues please contact Kirsten and she will provide you with answers to your questions or concerns.In addition, if you have any address updates please send her the information and she will update your membership. Contact the Kirsten at: MembershipData@runnersandwalkers.com RRCA North Director-At-Large - Kelly Richards 
RRCA Director-At-Large, Kelly Richards, known to the running community as “K2,” is a Director-At-Large on the board of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). K2 served as President of RAW for five years (2002-2007). During that time RAW donated over $73K to charities, profitability increased from a negative figure to several thousand dollars positive, club membership doubled and several new lines of club clothing known as RAWear were created. K2 was the race director for RAW’s 10th Anniversary 10K Fun Run held on July 4, 2007. K2 has been nominated twice for RRCA Club President of the Year. K2 served as the RRCA North Texas State Representative for three years (2006-209) and was the recipient of the 2008 RRCA Outstanding State Rep of the Year award. K2 began running on July 4, 1997. She has a Marathon PR (Personal Record) of 3:30. One of her long-term running goals is to run a marathon in all 50 states and Washington, DC. Contact K2 at: RRCANorthTXRep@aol.com Web Masters - Jack Hase & Jeff Barnhart 
Jack is a charter member of LGRAW. Joining the club helped lead Jack to more consistent training and a 10-minute PR at the 1997 White Rock Marathon. Jack has been on the board for several years and has helped to establish and maintain the two RAW running courses and the website, RunnersAndWalkers.com. Jack has met the challenge of not only the marathon distance, but much more.Jack’s running resume includes eighteen marathons with a 3:05 PR at Houston, three 50Ks, a 50-mile race and recently, a 100-miler with a PR of 21:40 at the 2007 Rocky Raccoon. Jack continues to not only run the longer distances but runs many of the local races and helps with all of the RAW sponsored races. Contact Jack at: LGRAW@RunnersAndWalkers.com
Jeff "Barney" Barnhart served on the RAW board as Vice President in 2006-2007 and has been an active member for the last three years. In addition serving on the board, Jeff has taken on responsibility as co-race director for RAW’s Winter race, Bold In The Cold. Jeff has also been the race director for RAW's Double Trouble and Southlake ISD's Jogging for Johnson Fun Run, race committee member for DRC's 2007 Rock and Roll 5-Miler and Rock'n Relay. One of Jeff's most significant running accomplishments is running the Hood-to-Coast Relay fourteen consecutive years. Jeff has also taken on the challenge of triathlons, finishing several sprint distances.
Contact Jeff at: JeffB@RunnersAndWalkers.com Activity Coordinators RAW Walking Information - Chris Reyher 
Chris Reyher is a charter member of RAW and has been an active runner since he was in high school. His lengthy running career, recently terminated by injuries, has developed into a passion for walking in order to stay fit. He has promoted walking within our club attracting veteran and novice walkers, runners who are tapering or on the mend, as well as other retired runners. The RAW Walkers meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings at the clubhouse for workouts. For Information Contact Chris RAW Walkers Coordinator RAW Kayaking Information - Steven Rush 
Steve for the fourth summer has taken on the role of Captain of the RAW Navy. What is the RAW Navy? Each week during the summer, Steve coordinates a early morning Kayak outing. The group goes out on Lake Grapevine on Monday Mornings at 6am and 7am.For Information Contact Steve RAW Admiral and Kayaking Coordinator BRAw (Biking) Information - Marty Metzger 
BRAw is a (so far) free, entry-level cycling group of more than 100 members, based in Grapevine, TX. Our no-drop, casual, social, Monday night rides average 15 - 18 mph for an hour or two, and are ideal for someone who just bought their first road bike (probably too fast for hybrid or mountain bikes, unless you're a cycling monster like Don Strome or Karen Robertson.) Some of us frequently ride with Mad Duck, Fort Worth Bicycling Association, Carrollton Cycling Club, and other groups Highlights of our season include the Shiner BASH and the Hotter Than Hell. Default time for training rides is 6:30 pm Monday nights (suspended when Daylight Savings Time ends), from the clubhouse of Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers, but check the latest discussion by clicking on "Messages" in the leftside toolbar. For up-to-date information on upcoming rides and events first the BRAw Site Marty and his lovely wife, Tia, have each served on the board and hosted numerous club parties and post-ride cookouts. When they moved to Grapevine and joined the club in 1998, “Buster” had to walk up the hill at the ¾ mile mark. Besides six marathons, he went on to toe the line at 16 ultra-marathons, including a finish at the Rocky Raccoon 100, and over 113 miles at the UltraCentric 48 Hour where he raised $3000 for pediatric burn victims. Hélène and Alan Walker, Tom Ruyle and Lee Miller inspired him to give triathlons a chance, leading him to complete about a dozen, including the 2007 IronMan 70.3 National Championships in St. Croix. While training for his first few triathlons, Marty responded to popular request and organized a cycling group called, BRAw (Bike Run And walk, you might have to see the BRAw wear to understand the significance of the case selection). Be careful what you ask for, as the latest requests are resulting in the formation of an open water swim group! Marty and BRAw travel to numerous cycling events each year, culminating with the famous “Hotter Than Hell 100”. For Information Contact Marty BRAw Biking Coordinator Upcoming Board Meeting Dates (7:15pm) LGRAW Board Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm. The meetings are held at the LGRAW Club House and anyone is welcomed to attend. Meeting Dates in 2009 are: Jan. 28th, Feb. 25th, Mar.25th, Apr 22nd, May 27th and Jun. 24th If you would like to add a agenda topic to a meeting please contact Kathryn at least a week in advance of the meeting. | Board Meeting |
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