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WVRR STORIES

A collection of stories and race reports from our club members, originally printed in our club newsletter - "The Real Runner's Rag", formerly edited by Linda Hendricks-Dana, and currently by Judy Martin. As time permits I'll get stories from past years up on this site - so check back frequently !!

March - April 2004 ::
East is East, West is West - Judy Martin runs in Hawaii.......and New York
Eb Engelmann - a WVRR member's profile
Raille Wilson - a WVRR member's profile
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY - a plea from Mick Evans on behalf of all race directors
January - February 2004 ::
Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass 25/50K Runs - a race report from Eb Engelmann
How running became an integral part of my life - Fenny Roberts
"First Half" Half - a race report from Judy Martin
Back at the Tomato - a recipe for Sante Fe Corn Chowder submitted by the Martins, Sansones and McLarens
Ocala Marathon - a race report by Charlotte Hartwig
Ocala Marathon #2 - a race report by Kathleen Jacob
Money Matters - 2003 WVRR financial wrap-up by Club President Rick Segal
2004 WVRR Awards - Recipients responses
Talking Running - a guest article by Joe Henderson
Outrunning the Rack Monster - motivational ideas, submitted by Charlotte Hartwig
November - December 2003 ::
Sue Schmidt - a WVRR member's profile
Springfield Marathon - a race report by Ron Hartwig
Tri-Cities Marathon - a race report by Burke Schmidt
New York Marathon - a race report by Kathy Sansone
September - October 2003 ::
Denver Mile High Marathon - a race report by Ron Hartwig
Chicago Marathon - another race report by Ron Hartwig
Karen Bender - a WVRR member's profile
Are you a real runner? - asks Judy Martin
Salem Riverfront Park Running Loops - Susan Gallagher
July - August 2003 ::
Why Barry Runs - a WVRR member's profile
Hood to Coast - Burke Schmidt reminisces
Hatfield McCoy Marathon - a race report by Ron Hartwig
North Olympic Distance Marathon - a race report by Burke Schmidt
Road Food - by Brian Putnam
Jim Wenckus goes to the Worlds - by training partner Dan Fontanini
May - June 2003 ::
to be uploaded soon
March - April 2003 ::
Survey Says - results of WVRR poll submitted by Club President Rick Segal
"If you're goin' to San Fransisco" - places to run by Steve and Kathy Sansone
2003 Boston Marathon Report - Bill Merrill, Jason Beyrouty, Sue Schmidt, Rex Storm, Phyllis McCall, Al Oppliger and Ed Bender
Fitness Training Guide - Eb Engelmann's advice on starting a fitness program
The Deepest Double - Eb Engelmann runs in Hell's Canyon and the Grand Canyon
January - February 2003 ::
to be uploaded soon
November - December 2002 ::
Tai Chi in the Park - Burke Schmidt
USA 24 Hour Championships - a race report by Fenny Roberts
Book Reports - running book reviews by Eb Engelmann
Black and Blue and ....Bronze - Jayne Oppliger competes at the World Master's Championships
6 Races in 8 Days - Al Oppliger competes at the World Master's Championships
Civil War Relay 2001 - a race report by Abigail Elder
Civil War Relay 2002 - a race report by Kathy Sansone
Run for Peace - a Christmas verse by Paul Bliss
Rave Runs - a Minto Brown running route by Burke Schmidt
September - October 2002 ::
Hana Relay - a Hawaiian race report by Ron Hartwig
The Road to Hana - more Hawaiian stuff by Carol Hussey
Run like a kid again - getting back to basics with Lee Fields
Grand Canyon Double Crossing - Rob Rickard
Adventure Running - A Primer - Eb Engelmann
Can't we just get along - Mick Evans' rebuttal to an RRCA magazine article
First Run - Burke Schmidt writes about a first time runner doing Hood to Coast
Peak to Port Relay - Eb Engelmann's race report on an Oregon Coast event
How to make a t-shirt quilt - Judy Martin
January - February 2002 ::
Pole, Pedal, Paddle, Party - Abigail Elder's account of her team's 2001 experience.
Walking for Fitness - Eb Engelmann writes about another way to move around on your feet.
Las Vegas Marathon - Ron Hartwig writes about The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and the About to be Married
Hood to Coast Heroes - Mick Evans
Jack Frost 5-Hour Race - a race report from Burke Schmidt
Of Northland Seasons - Mike Gangwer waxes poetic about running year round in Central Michigan
Obstacles and Detemination - Fenny Robert's account of her challenging post 9-11 journey to the USA 24 Hour Championships in Ohio. 
October - December 2001 ::
Destination Victoria - Kathi Worley writes about the GFR marathon group's trip to the Victoria Marathon
2001 Marathons: A Year in Review - prolific marathoners Ron & Charlotte Hartwig write about their marathon travels this year
Detroit - Burke Schmidt does the Detroit Marathon
Run, Billy, Run - Phyllis McCall
10 things to Consider Stuffing in a Runner's Stocking - Kathy Sansone
Adventure Run, Grand Canyon Double Crossing - Eb Engelman's account of 15 hours of footplay in the Grand Canyon
July - September 2001 ::
Climbing for Runners - Eb Engelmann discovers new challenges.
Avoiding Injuries the Hard Way - by Nick Honerkamp, submitted by Ron Hartwig.
Steens Rim Run - Ron Hartwig writes about this SE Oregon event.
Rose City 50K Ultra - a race report from Mick Evans.
Yakima River Canyon Marathon - a race report from Fenny Roberts.
Run down on Runners' Biographies - book reports from Abigail Elder, Dan Fontanini and Judy Martin.
April - June 2001 ::
Reading about Eating - Abigail Elder reviews some new nutrition books.
Guest Editorial - Alan Yankus's thoughts on the club merge.
PRWC President Re: Merger - more merge thoughts from Paul Bliss.
Merger Musings - more of the same from Burke Schmidt.
Apathy - Ron Hartwig has the last word....
The Aging of a Runner - Eb Engelmann writes the aging process.
Run in the Country - a race report from Abigail Elder.
January - March 2001 ::
Dear Willamette Valley Striders - by WVS Runner of the Year - Lois Loop
The 24-Hour Run - Eb Engelmann runs them and writes about them (so we don't have to)
Biking Thoughts - Bill Mayhall rides and....... thinks !!
The 2nd Nicest Half-Marathon in the NW - Kathy Sansone writes about Vancouver BC
Wedding - Burke Schmidt writes about Joyce (Crosse) & Tom Boettger's wedding in Port Townsend. Note to Striders - if you get married the same weekend as the Cascade Half no fair inviting the volunteers<g>
A Run through Pandora's Box - by Dick Oman (submitted by Dan Fontanini)
Winter 2000 ::
Get me to the Church on Time - Brooke Holstedt writes about his favorite training route
My First 50 Miler - Mick Evans shares his experiences training for and running at Autumn Leaves
Portland to Coast - Eb Engelmann compares PTC with HTC
Fall 2000 ::
Two More States - Ron Hartwig reports on 2 more marathons - Maui & Pittsburgh
Ten Warning Signs - (that you may be a TRI-Geek) by Peggy (TG) Holstedt
WVS Does Jasper to Banff - Carol Hussey writes about this Canadian Rockies Relay
My First 24 Hour Track Run - Fenny Roberts writes about the Sri Chimnoy event
In Search of the Great Pumpkin - Kathy Sansone sez "Pumpkins ain't just for carving!!"
AARP takes on Hood to Coast - 50 yr old Mick Evans writes about being the "Baby on the Team"
Rock'n'Roll - Brooke Holstedt's account of the Rock'n'Roll Marathon
Miwok 100K - Eb Engelmann's account of this Sausalito event
Coed Race for the Cure - Judy Martin writes about this new addition to an "All Women's Event"
March-May 2000 ::
Eating on the Run - Kathy Sansone gives us the lowdown on minerals
A Walk in the Woods - Bill Bryson walks the Appalachian Trail, a book review by Judy Martin
Bridle Trails Twilight 50K - A Race Report by Eb Engelmann
A Report from "Striders North" - Bill Mayhall writes from Port Angeles
Breathe Deep - Burke Schmidt on the benefits of sniffing tailpipes
February 2000 ::
1999 Christmas Marathon - Burke Schmidt gets a PR and a suprise at Olympia.
Uncle Gerald, or How I Learned to Run - Lee Fields' tale of growing up fast & fearless in Virginia.
How NOT to run a marathon - Eb Engelmann's humorous account of the 1999 Seattle Marathon.
1999 Tucson Marathon - a race report by Ron Hartwig, or why Arizona is different to Oregon.
Guiding Principles for Maintaining Fitness while on Vacation - Tongue in cheek advice from Jacqueline Zimmer.
November 1999 ::
A Week in the Life of a Tri-geek - Jim Wenckus shares a typical training week with us - yipes !!
St. George Marathon - a race report from Steve Sansone.
Why Run Ultras? - Eb Engelmann tells you why, and he should know !!
Heroes - Burke Schmidt's observations on beginning runners & walkers.
I Fell Again - Lisa Abramson takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.
Wichita Marathon - - a race report by Ron Hartwig, Charlotte sets an age group record.
August 1999 ::
R2P...What REALLY Happened - Carol Hussey's hilarious account of an all women's team's first encounter with Rainier-to-Pacific.
Rodney Writes - Rodney writes about friends, relays, and on being the "weak link".
Watermelon Century - Burke Schmidt's account of a local 100 mile bicycle event.
Hagg Lake Duathalon - Burke Schmidt comments on Bis & Tris.
Big Dog Du - Burke Schmidt's account of this local duathalon.
Skagit Flats Marathon - Race report by................ Burke Schmidt.!!
April 1999 ::
Eating on the Run - Kathy Sansone writes about local runs and eating spots.
The City of Los Angeles Marathon - a race report by Janice Richards.
Support your local races - Ron Hartwig writes about the smaller, less known, local races.
Sidney Scribbles - Sidney writes about the meaning of running.
Run with the Bulls - Burke Schmidt manages to combine bulls and the Trail's End Marathon.
February 1999 ::
My Recollections of Pre - Eb Engelmann used to work the northeast turn at Hayward Field 1968-73.
Big Dog Du - Burke Schmidt writes of training for this local duathalon.
On the Subject of Walking (A "Runner's" Perspective) - Carol Hussey's musings on walking.
LEOPARDS and COUGARS and PANTHERS....OH MY!! - Susan Gallagher writes about her successful series of Women's Walking & Running Clinics.
Running in Marrakech - Dale Maxwell visits Morocco and gets some training runs in.......
Lake Kawaguschi Marathon - Mike English travels to Japan and manages to squeeze in a marathon too!!
Nov / Dec 1998 ::
Why TRI? - Dan Fontanini writes about how triathalons got him started running, and how it keeps him running.
My First Ultra - Mick Evans writes about his first 50K and the magic of walking breaks.
Spur of the Moment - Burke Schmidt and Bill Mayhall head north to do Skagit.
The Long Road to 3 Hours - Gabriel Ceja re-lives the experience of reaching a tough goal.
Leadville Revisited - Reprint of Keith Woestehoff's article in UltraRunning (contributed by Joe Dana) - tales of heroism at the back of the pack
Sep / Oct 1998 ::
Salem is a Different Kind of Place - Ron Hartwig talks about volunteerism
"Runner in The Street" Interviews - Newsletter Editor Judy Martin asks runners about their favorite race distance.
The Trail to Leadville - A race report by Joe Dana
Where is Everyone? - More on volunteerism from Mick Evans
Hood to Coast: Forbidden Fruits - A race report by Mick Evans
Hood to Coast: Quicksilver - A race report by...... a team member I guess
Rose City Relay - another anonymous race report
Du it! Tri it! - Burke Schmidt on the benefits of biking
News from the Shoes - Alan Yankus tells us what happens to the used running shoes donated by local runners
Walking for Runners - Eb Engelmann on the benefits of walking
A Tale of Two Scars - Mickey Hayes writes about Big Dog Du and battle scars
June / July 1998 ::
Pacific Rim 24 Hour Run - Joe Dana
Gabriel & Jesus' Trip to Mexico - Jesus Ceja
Sidney Scribbles - Sidney writes about the differences between running & kayaking
May 1990 ::
"Serious Runners start running club" - Copy of Statesman-Journal article announcing the formation of the Avia Salem Racing Team which became the Willamette Valley Striders in 1994, and merged with Pheidippides to become the Willamette Valley Road Runners in 2002..

Last updated - 31 May, 2004