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