111 Runners came out on a warm January day for RMRR’s first race of the year.  Memorable moments included:

• Tristan Mitchell’s new course record for the men with a time of 35:17!
• welcoming 23 new members to their first race!
• a surprise visit from the paramedics!
• a surprise lock on the bathroom door at the park!

We know now that Rich Friedman is doing well after bypass surgery (!).  Thanks to everyone who helped Rich on the course.  We’ll look forward to seeing him running with us again soon.

Results

Fast Male:  Tristan Mitchell with a NEW COURSE RECORD TIME of 35.17

Fast Female:  Deb Cunningham with a time of 45.59

Fast Walker:  Mike Blanchard with a time of 1:03.04

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Rich Friedmann update 1/27:   Deb spoke to Rich on Tuesday evening. He is home from the hospital and doing well. The doctors kicked him out of the hospital on Friday because he was in such good shape from his running.

Rich is looking at a 6-8 week recovery, which is surprisingly short given the 6 artery bypass. He can run again and is looking forward to seeing club members in a few months.

Rich said to thank you for all the well-wishes, cards and visits.

/21/09:  Rich is home.  Looking at a 6-8 week recovery.  He’s looking forward to seeing us all in a few months. Rich thanks all of you for the visits, get-well cards, and well-wishes.

1/17/09: Rich had surgery on Monday and had six arteries bypassed. His wife, Karen, thought he would be in ICU through Tues. The pre-op plan was for him to come home around Friday.

Rich emailed us previously: “To All RMRR Members, especially those who assisted me on Sunday: My utmost and deepest “THANK YOU”. I will be having bypass surgery on Monday at St. Joe’s. Five artieries have to be taken care of. Eight week recuperation than back to running. See you all soon!” We can’t wait!

1/14/09:  Rich is out of the hospital and back home.  He  will be having by pass surgery on Monday at St. Joe’s. Five artieries have to be taken care of. Eight week recuperation than back to running.   Rich says he’ll see us all soon!

1/13/09:  Rich Friedmann’s wife, Karen updated us on his condition today.  First of all, Rich is okay.  He has a some blockage in a heart artery near a stent.  At this point, Rich is still hospitalized while his doctors consider next steps.

Rich wanted to thank the runners who stopped to assist him on Sunday – Chris Stone (who called 911 on his cell),  Karen Okamoto (who first saw Rich weaving), Ken Shimada, and others.  Thank you very much for being there!

We had a great turnout at the January 10k race at Twin Lakes. 111 Runners came out on a warm January day for RMRR’s first race of the year. Memorable moments included Tristan Mitchell’s new course record for the men with a time of 35:17, welcoming 23 new members to their first race, and a surprise visit from the paramedics.

Despite a snafu with the bathrooms where the Adams County park department didn’t get the doors unlocked, everyone soldiered through and had a good time.  The year is off to a promising start.

This year is our 50th anniversary year and we’ve got a bunch of activities planned for the first week of June.  Here’s what we’ve planned:

• 2 mile TS on Sunday, May 31 followed by a pancake breakfast
• Monday, June 1:  Reunion event w/ birthday cake at Runner’s Roost on Colorado Blvd.
• Tuesday, June 2:  Wash park fun run 
• Wed, June 3:  Track workout @ Heritage HS (Littleton) led by former RMRR member Maureen Roben.  This event includes Phidippides Track Club and the Colorado Columbines.
• Thurs, June 4:  Trail run with Denver Trail Runners followed by a potluck.
• Friday, June 5:  Predict race from BRC in Littleton.
• Saturday, June 6:  50 mile relay at Heritage HS track.

We hope you can join us – look here for further updates!

January 2009 Board Meeting Minutes

Attendees: Lisa Champeau, Felix Lopez, Dave Cunningham, Holly Whelan, Bob Basse, Jim Chow, Kevin Downing, Scott Kukel, David Rothenburger, Eric Greene, Deb Cunningham, Doug Smith, Bonnie Keefe, Mike Quispie, John Lyle
Absent: Leslie, Laurie, Heather, Stephanie, Brian

Successes:
-Maureen Roben is a “yes” – thank you Doug!
-Phidippides is a “yes” – thank you Jeff Olson.
-106 people at Dec ’08 TS vs 90 at Dec ’07 TS

Membership (15 mins)
-New member run results + next event (1/24 – 9am)- one person came to first run, but it was cold and right before Christmas. We’ll try again on Jan 24. Dave C add info to website.
-Link to RMRR renewals on Active. Is this hard to find? – Kevin to check on it
-Renewal issues = 47%. Felix to send out letters once a month and will check his last list to the new list to see who renewed.

Logistics (45 mins)
1. Banquet
-Awards banquet date: 1/25 (Sunday) @ Fox Hollow 6pm – Betsy/Stephanie
25 RSVPs so far. Need to know entre selections. John follow-up w/ Betsy.
-Trophies for awards banquet. – 33 mugs ordered, 2008 race posters for division winners.
-Vol and RD awards – blankets and chairs – Logo only on merchandise                                                            -Agenda: Deb overall MC & introduction of 2008 board + 2009 board & 2009 anniversary events, Ric RD Awards & Resolute Runner, Stephanie Vol Awards & Vol of the year, Brad/Felix – TS Awards, Kevin – Fast Male/Female & Racewalk.
-Joe Arrazola – Lifetime achievement award? (Ric outreach to Joe.)

2. Vol of the month – Kristi Ward

3. Qwest Grant – defer until next meeting. Deb follow-up w/ Kristen Healy because she can also apply.
a. Reporting of AIR Memberships – how many did they have last yr.?
b. Use of next $500 – defer to Feb. mtg.

4. Treasurer’s Report – not discussed

5. IPICO timing system $5500 for all – Not interested as this time

6. Adam’s suggested course revisions – Ric, Heather will review and make decision.

7. FYI: 800 number conference line expense – $18.48 for 264 minutes. Use only if needed.

Marketing (1 hr)
-Give away item for week’s worth of running – 1000 round key chains w/ new logo & URL Holly will order after the yr-end awards are here. Plan is to give out in Feb.
-Relay co-branded give away item – Chapstick from Catalyst Therapies, RMRR. How about Running Wild? Doug will approach running wild. Cost is ~$300 (we think).What do we expect of sponsors for Relay? Doug ask Running Wild about 1) Baton w/ their logo (sticker), 2) co-brand chapstick, 3) provide runners.

Website and metrics – not discussed.

Flyers for 50th w/ TS on back. Heritage not confirmed yet. Columbines no decision yet. Deb needs to confirm w/ Steve Shelton. Once finalized, print out 1000

Rocky Mtn Sports: Ad design for Feb Keeper issue was submitted. Also, article info for March issue to Karen’s contact Rebecca. (Kevin)

Nick Sterner will put promo items out at 30 races his group attends.

Groups to market to – Dave/Kevin will look into marketing plan.