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President - Ray Harris - 2011
Ray has been Long time runner (oldest running log is 1981) but ran some before that. Ray ran the 440 and mile relay at Mehlville High School (St. Louis) with a personal best of 51.3. Ray won the intramural championship at Central Missouri State in college in the 440 and played a little baseball there.
Ray is working hard to return to previous form after a series of setbacks. Ray is often is often seen on the trails wanting to get dirty. Ray running accomplishments include two marathons and based upon history he should being doing another in 2010 (Dallas 1992 3:35, Chicago 2001 3:57). Several years ago, Ray stepped up and organized LGRAW's participation in the 2001 "Flag Across America Run"; the movement of the US flag from Boston to Los Angeles following the events of 9/11. Afterward, he considered it an honor to have been able to carry the flag during part of the run here in Texas. Ray often tells of the feeling of pride and joy to have been involved remembering the outpouring of support from strangers along the route as the flag passed. It was not his longest run and it wasn't a PR but it was my most memorable run. Contact Ray at: rayh@RunnersAndWalkers.com Vice President - Bridget Smith - 2012
Bridget's family has been members of RAW since 2004. We joined soon after David and I ran our first marathon together. Since then RAW has become our home away from home when it comes to family and friends. I would describe myself as a middle of the pack runner, happier in longer distances and can honestly say the marathon is my favorite distance due to the pure accomplishment of it. I run to keep myself fit and healthy so I can live a long and happy life with my husband David and my two boys, Eamon and Cullen. I think my greatest personal accomplishment in running was being named the RRCA Southern Region Female Masters Runner of the Year in 2006. Having never been an active person before, being recognized for doing something that I love was an unbelievable honor.Contact Bridget at: BridgetS@RunnersAndWalkers.com Treasurer - Emily Johnston - 2012
Emily is somewhat new to running consistently after being "off and on" for much of her life, and she is excited to finally have made it a priority. Emily gave couch to 5K a try about a year ago and has never looked back. She has completed a few 5Ks and 10Ks as well as her first half marathon in July 2009. This race, which was a fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, was her inspiration to attempt a greater distance than she had ever thought she would try to run.
Emily says she is not a sprinter and will probably never win a race, but what's important to her is finishing, enjoying each one for the unique experience that it is, and having the chance to better her own time for that distance. Emily, like many, races against herself much more than against others. She thinks it is amazing how many different ways there are to enjoy the sport and how many different and great people are a part of it. Contact Emily at: EmilyJ@RunnersAndWalkers.com Secretary - Doug Noell - 2011
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 Director - Danyah Arafat-Johnson - 2012
Danyah began her running career with varsity sprints and relays in high school, but it wasn't until a fellow RAW member encouraged her to run on an 18 mile relay team two years ago that she got serious about long distance. She joined RAW in February 2009. Since then Danyah has run three marathons, three half-marathons, too many 10Ks and 5Ks to count (even placing once or twice in her age group), and completed her first triathlon.
Danyah enjoys staying active, not only by running but within the running community. She cherishes the friendships, support, encouragement, and advice she has received since joining RAW. She is a willing volunteer and will do anything when asked - even direct a race someday! She is interested in serving on the RAW Board because she would like to give more of her time and energy to the RAW community that has given her and her family so much in return. Contact Danyah at: DanyahA@RunnersAndWalkers.com Director - Tony Flesch - 2011
Tony classifies himself as generally, a middle-of-the-packer runner and like both roads and trails. Having lost a lot of weight, and not started running until 2004, he considers lots of events among his greatest running accomplishments, his 1st 5k, 1st Marathon. When asked which is the top he says his greatest running accomplishment he would borrow a John the Penguin Bingham quote: "The miracle isn't that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start". Tony is always seen at or around the clubhouse and is the winner of the 2009 RAW's Best Foot Forward Award (Member of the Year)Contact Tony at: TonyF@RunnersAndWalkers.com |
Director - Elizabeth Lawrence - 2012
Elizabeth joined RAW in 2008. A long time exercise junkie, she decided to try running in late 2007. After completing her first 5K, she was hooked and has since completed six half marathons and numerous races from 5k to 15k. Elizabeth works for an accounting firm in Fort Worth. She lives in North Richland Hills with her husband, Jeff and their three dogs, Maggie, Blueberry and Bugsy.
Contact Elizabeth at: ElizabethL@RunnersAndWalkers.com Director - Brad Liles - 2011
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 Director - Suann Lundsberg - 2012
A newbie runner and RAW member, Suann started running in April 2009, ran her first 10K in September 2009 and joined RAW the next month. During her first year of running, Suann ran three 5Ks, five 10Ks, six half marathons, and her first marathon on her 1-year anniversary of running in April 2010.
Addicted to the marathon and with a motto of “Try harder, do better”, Suann is currently training for Chicago in October and hopes to run two marathons a year. RAW has become a fantastic support group for Suann. When she’s not racing, you can usually find her at RAW, maybe dragging a new friend or three to join her. Contact SueAnn at: SuannL@RunnersAndWalkers.com Director - Terry Marcott - 2011
Terry would consider himself as competitive in his age group. Many years ago he considered himself a speedster. One thing Terry learned early on in the sport was that each of us has an "X" on our back and that someone is wanting a piece of the "X". By far the greatest accomplishment that he considers accomplishing in running is to have ran over thirty marathons under 3:00. He is still amazed that he remained healthy enough to finish that many marathons.
Contact Terry at: TerryM@RunnersAndWalkers.com Director - Staci "Tini" Rivero - 2012
Having never even run a 5K, I ran my first marathon at Walt Disney World in 2003 after having brain surgery in March of 2002. The marathon was a way to prove to myself that I was healed, but in the process I became a running junkie! I joined RAW in 2004 after meeting Terry Marcott at a block party in our neighborhood. He talked so highly of the club, I couldn’t help but want to join. After a few marathons on my own, I found myself training for the 2006 Austin Freescale Marathon with a group of RAW runners. The friendship and support that I discovered on the group runs did the trick, and I qualified for Boston!
Now that I have finished my Masters of Education degree and my two daughters have gotten older, I feel I have the time to give back to RAW all the wonderful things that I have received as a member. RAW has made such a huge difference in my life; I would be honored to share the spirit of the sport with others and give the feeling of camaraderie and fun that I have experienced to all the club members. Contact Staci at: StaciR@RunnersAndWalkers.com Director - Rick Sanford - 2011
Rick has been a RAW member since 2000 and has served on the board previously. He is an experienced marathoner and ultra-marathoner. His reason for seeking election is to once again get more involved in the decision making process of the club and help to sets its direction. Contact Rick at: RickS@RunnersAndWalkers.com |
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 RRCA 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
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 E-Mail Coordinator - Jeff Barnhart
Jeff "Barney" Barnhart served on the RAW board as Vice President in 2006-2007 and has been an active member for the last six years. In addition serving on the board, Since joining RAW Jeff has been the race director for RAW's Fall race, Double Trouble, RAW’s Winter race, Bold In The Cold, Southlake ISD's Jogging for Johnson Fun Run, race committee member for DRC's 2007 Rock and Roll 5-Miler and Rock'n Relay, and currently assistant race director for Wounded Warrior Half Marathon and 10K. One of Jeff's most significant running accomplishments is running the Hood-to-Coast Relay fifteen years completing his first marathon in 2008. Jeff has also taken on the challenge of triathlons, with running 25 in four years with finishing a Half IM in 2009.
Contact Jeff at: JeffB@RunnersAndWalkers.com |
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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.
Sponsorship opportunities are always available.Contact Suann for information Bold In the Cold Race Information Double Trouble 5K and 10K
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. This marks the 11th year of the race and we are looking for a new race director.
Sponsorship opportunities are always available.
Contact LGRAW for information: Double Trouble Race Information |
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 Randa Foster at: Hound Dog Hustle Race Director |
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 Track/Hill Workouts - Troy Pruett
Troy is coordinating the RAW Track/Hill workouts for the club. Track workouts take place on Tuesday nights at 5pm at Grapevine Middle School just off Northwest Highway in Grapevine. The hill workouts are on Thursday night's and meeting place and time will be posted on the RAW Forum. Join Troy and other RAW members to take your running to another level.
For Information Contact Troy RAW Track/Hill Workout Coordinator The RAW Board meets at the RAW clubhouse on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted on the RAW Forum. LGRAW Board Meetings -- The RAW Board Meetings are schedule for the second Monday of each month unless otherwise posted on the RAW Formum. The meetings are held at the LGRAW Club House and anyone is welcomed to attend. If you would like to add a agenda topic to a meeting please contact Doug at least a week in advance of the meeting. |
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