Article on Computational Marathoning

http://peakperformance.runnersworld.com/2010/10/oct-21-a-new-science-is-born-computational-marathoning.html

http://www.ploscompbiol.org/mirror/article/pcbi.1000960.html


Calories Calculator !!
http://endurancecalculator.com/

10th Annual Lake Natoma Four Bridges Half Marathon 2010

This is supposed to be very good training run for CIM Marathon. This has good climb while coming back in.

http://www.fourbridgeshalf.org/



Date
Sunday, October 31, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time
Address
Rodeo Park, Folsom
52 Natoma Street
Fees
$35 by 9/15; $45 9/16-10/15 unless entry cap of 3,000 has been met.

Registration Closing Date
Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description
A beautiful setting...
A rolling course around scenic Lake Natoma...
Excellence from the start to the finish...
A festive Halloween theme and this year, the 10th Annual Running will be held right on Halloween!
It is the perfect training run for the California International Marathon!


http://www.active.com/running/folsom-ca/10th-annual-lake-natoma-four-bridges-half-marathon-2010

Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure - Margie and the 2010 Sirens for the Cure team

2010 Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure: May 8, 2010


Hello Friends!

You may know that one in eight women will be stricken with breast cancer in her lifetime. What you may not know is that you can help these women and thousands of others in the fight against breast cancer. Imagine life without breast cancer!!

On May 8, 2010, in partnership with the AERO committee, Margie Wells will be participating in the Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure with a great team of dedicated people. We hope some of them will be you!

Margie always celebrates her birthday around the same time as the walk and this year her 4th year of remission! Luckily this year the Sirens schedule will allow her to participate in the walk. Come join the team!!

This year Margie also sadly marks the passing of a wonderful friend and previous Amdocs (CableData) employee Rhonda Nelson. She fought with bravery and beauty for 4 years, but lost her fight this past November. Margie walks in her memory and the memory of all those who lost their fight. She is committed to helping women avoid this journey if at all possible and this event is a huge part of that.

Join the fight by registering as part of her team and walking or running on May 8th. Join as a "Sleep in for the Cure" team member and you can still help raise much needed funds. Or show your support of their efforts with a contribution. The money raised through the Race will fund vital education, screening and treatment programs for underserved women in our own community and support the national search for a cure.

We need your support! Every step counts!!

For the Cure,
Margie and the 2010 Sirens for the Cure team

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Susan G Komen for the Cure - Sacramento Valley

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CIM 2009 Pictures

Matt Perry finishes CIM Full Marathon

Matt did a great job finishing the full marathon in 4h:30m:49s. It is a great acheivement and an inspiring one.

Great Job Matt!!

CIM Relay A Success Story

Six teams from Run4Zen runners group participated and successfully completed the relay. Kudos to all the participants. Results as below.
PLACE TEAM BIB CHIP TIME
129 RUN4ZEN - 3 8662 4:08:02
135 RUN4ZEN 2 8665 4:11:34
168 RUN4ZEN-TEAM 6 8666 4:23:47
190 RUN4ZEN - 5 8664 4:39:16
208 RUN4ZEN - 4 8663 4:47:24

Pictures coming soon!!

CIM Relay Information

2009 CIM Sports & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-up & Timing Chip Information

The CIM Sports & Fitness Expo
Come EARLY!Avoid the rush and the congestion created by frantic last-minute Expo-goers and packet-picker-uppers. Be assured of getting your proper t-shirt size. Catch the best selection on Friday afternoon and as soon as the doors open on Saturday morning. You could get all your Christmas shopping done here!
EXPO Location, Dates, Times
The Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., across the street from the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel.
Use the 13th St. entrance.
Friday, December 4, 3 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, December 5, 9 am to 5 pm.
EXPO Clinics, including the Kasier Permanente Medical Symposium
Clinics are scheduled for both Friday and Saturday this year, with an superb line-up of speakers.
Bart Yasso (adventure runner extraordinaire, Chief Running Officer of Runner's World, and co-author of My Life on the Run) will be this year's keynote speaker and is scheduled to talk on both Friday and Saturday.
Sacramento Convention Center Hall D
Clinic Schedule

Please check your start location on the CIM site and road closure information. Avoid being late to the start.

Team Captains - Please work out rough timing based on the pace of the runner. Also, collect phone numbers of your team members and keep it handy so that communication is easier.


Link to CIM Relay information.

http://www.runcim.org/data/relay09.html

After CIM Meet

CIM relay is coming up this weekend. The below is the direction to the Matt's home.


Directions to Matt Perry’s home

500 38th St. (corner of McKinley Blvd. – same as “E” Street).
Sacramento

From El Dorado Hills

♣ Take Highway 50 to I-80 interchange
♣ Take I-80 east towards Reno
♣ Go 1/2 mile and take the “H Street” exit (second exit)
♣ Bottom of ramp go straight for 3 blocks - turn right on “E Street”
(“E Street” becomes “McKinley Blvd.)
♣ Go 8 blocks to 38th St., turn right and PARK

My home is immediately on the right – two story brick building
Address: 500 38th St.


From Finish Line – north of Capitol

♣ Take 10th Street (or any another street heading north)
♣ Right on H Street
♣ Left on 21st St.
♣ Right on E Street (“E Street” becomes McKinley Blvd.)
♣ Turn right onto 38th St. and PARK

My home is immediately on the right – two story brick building
Address: 500 38th St.


From Finish Line – south of Capitol

♣ Take 9th Street (or any another street heading south)
♣ Left on Q Street
♣ Left on 30th Street (immediately after going under highway)
♣ Go one block and VEER LEFT, ENTERING FREEWAY
♣ Immediately take the “H Street” exit (first exit)
♣ At bottom of ramp go straight for 3 blocks, turn right on “E Street”
(“E Street” becomes “McKinley Blvd.)
♣ Go 8 blocks to 38th St., turn right and PARK

home is immediately on the right – two story brick building
Address: 500 38th St.

Run the River - Marathon/Half marathon results

Results of Run the River marathon:

Marathon :

Todd Knight
Position for his age group : 19 Total time taken :5:37:04.1

Hearty congratulations to Todd on his marathon finish.

Half Marathon:

Stacey Rice:
Position in her age group : 6 Total time taken : 2:00:41.7

Paul Reed :
Position in his age group : 8 Total time taken : 2:01:59.0

Breean Smith
Position in her age group : 31 Total time taken : 2:11:39.9

Amanda Tien :
Position in her age group : 35 Total time taken : 2:20:06.6

David Chima :
Position in his age group : 14 Total time taken : 2:21:04.9


Dhirendra Magadi :
Position in his age group : 22 Total time taken : 2:21:09.1

Congrats Stacey,Paul, Breean, Dave, Amanda on your half marathon finish.

Team Run 4 Zen applies for Hood 2 Coast 2010

"The MOTHER of All Relays"

Nike Hood To Coast Relay
197 miles
12,000 runners
29th Annual Year
3,500 volunteers
August 27 & 28, 2010
Largest Relay in the World!
Incredible Adventure with Unbeatable Scenery
Fundraise for Charity of Choice: American Cancer Society
From majestic Mt. Hood to beautiful Pacific Ocean in Seaside

More info on this run.

http://www.hoodtocoast.com/

Tahoe Rim Trail Record Broken!

21-year old running phenom, Kilian Jornet, completed the 165-mile loop in 38h:32m as night fell on Tuesday, September 30th.

TRTA staff and volunteers were at the finish line, where Mark Kimbrough presented Kilian with his 165 Mile Club Certificate (#967). See what the Tahoe Daily Tribune had to say! Tahoe Daily Tribune
For a direct link to the Killian's website - visit Killian's Quest

Cool Website To measure distance and elevation of trail

Found this website which one can use to mark and mesure any trail. You can save the trail map and share. The best part is it also provide the elevation gain.

Link to site : http://www.usatf.org/routes/map/

Example: Trail I run near my home My Trail

The Running Group's One Year Anniversay Celebration BBQ!

When: Tuesday, September 22nd 2009
Location: SouthWest - Amdocs Parking lot (Area will be marked)
Time: 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

You are invited to join the Lunch BBQ hosted in celebration of our One Year of Running together. We started with 8 people on September 22nd, 2008 and today we have 40+ runners. There are some incredible stories to share, so please do your best to attend. If you can send me your RSVP, I want to make sure that I prepare enough “Special Siddiqui Chicken Tikkas ©” for everyone to enjoy.
Here is the plan: The diehard runners(you know who you are!) can do a quick ceremonial 1.75 mile dirt loop at 11:00 and by the time you come back the lunch will be ready!



Name BBQ Item Quantity
Bill McArthur Napkins & Forks
Breean Fruits, Chips & Salsa
Casey Chima 2 Packet Naans 20
Claudia Foley Desert
Dave Chima Large Dinner Plates
Dhiren Coke & Diet Coke 12 each
Diana Winans "Killer" Brownies
John Huegli 2 Packet Naans 20
Julie Taggart Chairs 15
Jus Desert or Fruits
Karen "MEAN" Crunchy Cole Slaw
Kathleen Macaroni Salad
Keola Sprite
Khalid Chicken Tikkas - skinless/boneless 15 - 20 lbs
Larry Plates/Forks/Spoons
Lynnell Water
Margie Large Ice cube bag 1
Melinda Dressing
Michael Rose Tossed Green Salad
Paul Reed Desert
Roy Darrington Small Desert Plates
Shashank Desert or Fruits
Stacey Salad & Buns(8) 8
Todd Charcoal 1 Big Bag
Vijay Veggie Burgers 8


If you are planning to bring in some thing please put in comments and I will add it to the above list.

Todd complete another 20 miler!!

Congratulations Todd! Great job on your second 20-miler Sly Park run. That is remarkable and we are all very proud of your accomplishments…another reason for us to celebrate during our Runner’s Group Lunch – BBQ

-Zen Master

Lynnell completed first 5k

Lynnell who start running with the group very recently had a great accomplishment of completing a 5K last weekend. She completed the run in 40.34 minutes. EDH runners group congratulates her on this accomplishment.

-- Zen Master

Sierra Assault 2009

The 10th Annual Sierra Assault a hike to Round Top Lake near Woods Lake was very successful. Over 22 people (of almost all age groups) participated in the hike. This is a very good scenic and less strenuous hike if you don't make it to summit. 4 people from the group went up for summit. There was some confusion in the end ( look out for detailed post on it soon :-)). Enjoy the pictures.

Another Fooled Into Running By Zen Master

This morning Venkatakrishna Bethapudi – from ITC started his first run with us. He did a great job by doing 1.75 miles with just a couple of stops just incredible. Welcome Venkat!
Also, an important milestone for Teresa Piet who did her first 1.75 run/walk loop. Karen has done a wonderful job in training Teresa and getting her on-board ZRG. Great job!
Just hang in there, be patient, and you will amaze yourselves


-- Zen Master

New Runner Joins ZRG

Please welcome Vijay Kanth Goud S B, to the ZRG Team, today was his first time ever to run the 1.75 mile dirt loop with me. He is extremely excited about running with us. You will see him out there!

-- Zen Master

LET'S CELEBRATE THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF SIERRA ASSAULT SERIES

Event: 10th Anniversary of Sierra Assault
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009
Destination: Woods Lake Campground à To Winnemucca & Round Top Lakes



Difficulty 3 Intermediate
Length 6.3 miles round trip
Starting Elevation 8240 feet
Cumulative Elevation Change +1120 feet
Navigation Trail Map
Time Full day

Classification: Grade 2 (6 to less-than-10 miles) B (1,000 to less-than-2,000 feet elev. gain)

Trailhead: Woods Lake Campground, off Highway 88 (between Kirkwood and Carson Pass)


Directions
From Park & Ride in El Dorado Hills - Town Center (across from the Post Office):
· Take Hwy 50 East towards Placerville, drive another 13.1 miles from Placerville and turn right at Exit 60 – Sly Park Rd.
· Drive 4.4 miles on Sly Park Rd. to Mormon Emigrant Trail/Silver Lake Rd.
· Turn Left at Mormon Emigrant Trail, drive 24.6 miles to the T-junction for CA-88
· Turn Left on CA-88; drive about 14 miles
· Turn right at Woods Lake Campground (Woods Lake Campground turnoff is 3.2 miles east of Caple Lake Dam and 1.7 miles west of Carson Pass)
· Park and follow Trail Head for Round Top/Winnemucca Lake


Requirements: Able to take a vacation day... Not an Company sponsored event.

Our day will start at 8:00 AM, when we leave the park-and-ride in EDH for the trailhead at Woods Lake Campground, about 1 hour – 30 minute drive from EDH. We will be gone most of the day. Expected return time is around 6:30 PM. This hike is not strenuous, but we will take our time and enjoy it! The rewards are simply amazing. We will meet at the usual EDH park and ride location at 7:30AM and we will carpool from the park and ride. Please bring day hiking gear: Poles, gloves, hat, sun screen, insect repellent, energy bars, dry fruits, swim suites & lunch etc.

Congrats to "Iron Person" Larry Standing

Larry S participated and completed the Eppies Great Race 2009 in Iron Person Category. The Iron Person category means that he has to Run (5.82 Mile), Cycle (12.5 Mile) and Paddle (6.35 Mile).

Results :

Time Take: 2hr : 27 Mins : 57 Secs.
198th in Iron Person category
58th in his age division.


This is a great acheivement. Congratulations to Larry !!

Detailed results at following link:

http://www.thegreatrace.org/data/results2009.html