President's Paragraph is changing into Officer's Corner

Cheetah Run

March 6, 2010

WhAt A PeRfEcT DaY!!!!!

I want to Thank all of our sponsors who helped make this year's Cheetah Run possible...

Roscoe Texas Kid

Pickton Texas Gal

Jose Sanchez Law Firm, PC

Spring Hill State Bank

Collar Doctor Inspection Service, LLC

Advanced Roofing Services, INC.

Texas State Optical, Dr. Jerry King

Steve & Raynell Sansom

Paul & Leslie Stelpflug

Also our goodie bag sponsors Good Shepherd Medical Center, Carmella Davis, and Service First Mortgage.

Thank You Starbuck's for the free coffee!! And VOLUNTEERS a BIG thanks to you! Without you this run would not have been possible!! Melanie Humphrey and the finishline girls!! David Weaver, Matt Owings, Suzanne Dailey, Raynell Sansom, Jo Samford, Sandy Maddox, Laura Buckner, and my mom, Trish Martin!! TYTYTY!!

Also Thank You to the Korzeniewski family for their love and support.  Thank You for allowing us to host this run in the honor of Norbert! 

Congrats to all the winners! Check Out the results on the results page!! Thanks Sandy for the quick results!!

~~~NEWS~~~

This is my last club run as President...After much thought and prayer I have decided to step down due to family reasons...Laney is 7 months old now and Zachary is soon approaching 7 years old.  My husband, Paul, is working 21 days in Pennsylvania and comes home just for 6 days...I have to juggle my son to Ju-Jitsu and baseball while trying to work and run as well...It is just too much at this time and want to continue as a member only...I want to THANK everyone who has helped me and supported me these past several years...

Leslie

Feb 14, 2010

This year when I decided to host the Feb run...I wanted to team up with my friends at Parke Way Fitness Center to help host the Second Annual Cupid's Challenge...we had a awesome turnout despite the snow covered ground!! We also changed things up by offering different race categories...we were so glad to have 121 runners total! Thank You!!

I have some sad news as well...many of you know but some of you do not...

On December 29, 2009, Dr. Len "Hammer" Brenner was called to his heavenly home while on vacation in Mazatlan, Mexico.  A devoted husband, a loving father, and a committed Christian who embraced life, Leonard Brenner died at the age of 71.

He came to Texas in 1985 to teach engineering at LeTourneau University.  With his wife, Alice, he was an active member of Fellowship Bible Church where he taught adult Bible classes and participated as a vital part of the community.

Hammer was born on November 15, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, into a family of five siblings (He has an identical twin brother named Leslie).  Hammer married Alice in 1961 and were blessed with one son, Paul. 

His hobbies and passions included:

~The collection and restoration of antique clocks.  He was an avid member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.

~The love of HAM radio operations,holding an FCC Registered Amateur Radio License.

~Bowling

~Running...Back in November Hammer placed FIRST in his division at the Rock N Roll Marathon in San Antonio...

You Will Be Missed Hammer!

God Bless...
Leslie

January 2, 2010

WOW!! Over 70 runners showed up for the Ritter Four Miler famous for their BBQ and John's charming personality!!

It was a chilly morning but the running was red hot! We will soon have the results posted for you!! Thank you to all the volunteers who also helped make this run special!

Congrats to all that ran at White Rock! The LRC was well represented! Check out www.runtherock.com for race results!

Also Good Luck to those who are planning to run the Houston Marathon coming up in two weeks!!

Also want to mention the Hope Run coming up in Marshall on Feb 6th...It is for a good cause....check out www.hoperun.org for race details! Freeze Your Fanny in Longview is also on Feb 6th...it is a 5 and 10K along with a bike tour...

I have also come up with a training schedule for new runners who want to start the new year off with a run...the Run your first 5K in 6 weeks was designed to help those who have never run or just begining to run! Hope the schedule helps!!

Our next Club Run is at Parkeway Fitness Center in Longview on Feb 13th!! We will have some good food and prizes!

See you then!

Run, Run, Run

Leslie

December 2009

Can someone say Decemberrrrrrr!! 

Just want to thank Carmela Davis and the Spring Hill Prom Committee for allowing us to run with them!! They had a great turnout despite the 22 degree weather!! We are waiting on the results and as soon as we get them we will get them posted for you! 

The points are also updated so check it out!!

We are also in the process of preparing for our CHEETAH RUN!!! We need lots of help from you to make this happen!!

Lots of runs going on!! Heard Hammer did the Rocky Raccoon which is a long trail run!! Check out our club members that ran the Lousiana Trail and YMCA Half Marathons in Shreveport @ www.sportspectrumusa.com!!!

Also had lots of members at the Gobble Wobble supporting the Newgate Missions and they raised over $13,000!!!

Good Luck to all running the White Rock Marathon and Half Marathons coming up this Sunday, December 13th!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ALL!!

SEE YOU ON JANUARY 2nd!!

Leslie

November 2009

Humphrey Run

Gorgeous weather, good running, great food, gracious volunteers, and a wonderful host!!  What else could you ask for?

This was a great club run for those who missed it! Melanie did a great job with the two different distances being offered, with lots of great post race treats too!

We are currently working on our next newsletter so be looking for those the first week of December... I also do want to mention the Gobble Wobble coming up the Saturday after Thanksgiving!! We have also added a NEW CLUB RUN this year and it will be hosted by Heather Huffman in Spring Hill....as we have more details we will post them!!

I am also glad to report I officially signed up for the Cowtown Marathon to be held Feb 27th!! So wish me luck as I prepare training!! Going to be challenging with two kids!!

Thanks for all your support!!

See you in December!

Leslie

October 2009

Tater Trot

Never let it be said that a little drizzle will stop the Longview Running Club.  It was a misty morning but over 60 runners took part in the 5k, 30 of which were club members.  The 2 mile fun run was just as successful with about 30 runners as well.

I am so excited about the increasing membership. We just keep getting bigger and better. We currently have about 150 with a high percentage of truly active participants.  I know that the 2009-2010 running year is going to be the best ever.  All of your officer's appreciate your support!  Please let us know of any personal accomplishments so that we can keep everyone informed!

The November run will be at Melanie's.  You will have your choice of a 5k or 10k.  Come on out for good food, good laughs and some good running!  I look forward to seeing all of you there.

Always remember to embrace the JOY!!!

Sandy

September 2009

Turkey Creek Farm

As one may have noticed some things are changing around here! We are changing the President's paragraph to the Officer's corner so any officer can update this area when they want...just not limited to me!! Other things that are changing are the points system...we are yet to come up with a points system, but when we do we will let you know...Other issues discussed at the annual club picnic are Melanie could use some help if anyone is interested!! Also make sure to sign in at all runs...especially at organized runs such as Alleyfest...we now have a link on facebook...go to facebook.com and type longview running club in the search area...Also LongviewFit is NOT planning Half marathon this yr...we might do informal half in Feb in conjunction..like a bring your own water type a deal...details on that later...

CONGRATS TO OUR RUNNERS OF THE YR LEO RUIZ AND JANETTE BROWN...ALSO GREAT JOB TO ALL AG WINNERS!!

ALSO A SPECIAL AWARD WENT TO MR BOB WALKER..lifetime achievement award and special thanks for all he has done for the LRC...

We want to says congrats to William Ritter taking 5th OA and Papa John 1st AG at Rose City Triathlon on Sept 12th...

WE also have NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER OPEN IF ANYONE WANTS TO HOST RUN!!!

Hope to see you all at the Tator Trot which is just a 5K this yr!!

Keep on Runnin'

Leslie