Gazelles News - February 2010
Gazelle Spring Break Camp: Ages 8-18
Feb 25, 2010Want to win that district championship? Perhaps you’re just a few seconds away from making the varsity squad? Or maybe you’re wanting to learn the basics and have fun? If you’re looking to get faster, stronger, and learn proper technique - the Gazelle Spring Break Camp is for you! Come join former NCAA Champions Gilbert Tuhabonye and Bernard Manirakiza and other collegiate runners as they help you learn proper running mechanics, drills, stretching, block starts, race strategy, and exciting core strengthening exercises! We end the week with a competition where you might just get to race your coaches!
TIME/DATE: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: RunTex Riverside, 422 W. Riverside Dr.
COST: $100
CONTACT: Michael Madison, 512.589.1310, michael@gilbertsgazelles.com
Gazelles Never Quit - Kurt Wilkin's Story at the Austin Marathon
Feb 22, 2010http://news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=267606
How far would you go to complete your ultimate goal?One runner was faced with that exact question at this month's Austin Marathon when he thought his race was over.
"I had trained a lot. I was very hydrated. I had seven ‘goos’ that morning. I had water at every water stop and then around mile 24, I started feeling out of it a little bit," Austin Marathon runner Kurt Wilkin said.
Wilkin was less than a mile away from the finish line when he collapsed.
"At 25 and a half or so, I thought I had crossed the finish line, and I was just relaxing. The next thing I know, people are waking me up, pouring water on me," he said.
Wilkin was put in an ambulance, given three bags of IV and taken to the hospital. Despite a lot of training, he would not finish the marathon or the seven race distance challenge he'd worked so hard to complete.
"It was a little scary at the time. Especially knowing my wife and kids were there wondering where Daddy was," Wilkin said.
But that's just where the story begins.
"I convinced the doctors to let me go and finish the last few blocks of the marathon," he said.
Wilkin would not settle for finishing the race another day. He wanted to finish it right then, and he convinced his wife to take him back to the same spot where he thought he had failed.
"I said, 'You know what? I want to go do it. I don't care what the time is.' I walked across the finish line just to accomplish it, and just to be done. It gave me a sense of accomplishment. I was happy to chalk it off my list," Wilkin said.
Although the race took a little longer than he had planned, Wilkin did finish it.
"In seven hours versus three hours and 53 minutes," he said.
Kurt Wilkin said he's now telling his wife, no more full marathons. He said he’ll stick to half marathons from now on.
Kerrigan, Reiser, Reubel Take Age-Group Titles in 2009-2010 Distance Challenge
Feb 18, 2010It was another banner year for Gazelles participating in the Austin Distance Challenge. Comprised of seven races over six months, the ADC offers Central Texas runners an opportunity to build up to the Austin Marathon by competing in a two 10K’s, a 10-Miler, two Half Marathons, a 20 Miler, and the Marathon held in February each year. This year the ADC also offered a Half-Track to runners who had no interest in running 26.2 miles.
On the Full Track side, Adam Reiser and Ivi Kerrigan claimed first place in their respective age groups while also placing second overall. Kerrigan’s 3:14 in the marathon was good enough for a Top-20 female finish and number two in DC participants.
Also claiming an age group award was Allison Hall with a third place finish in the 30-34 category. Hall trailed fellow Gazelle Martha Broyles all season as they sat 3-4 in the rankings, but overtook her in the marathon with a personal best 4:05.
Others claiming finisher awards for the Distance Challenge are: Amy Farley (4th, 35-39), Brian Wilson (4th 35-39), Rich Martin, Eric Overton, Kurt Wilkin, Linda Michael (6th 45-49), and Steve Piche (6th, 45-49). Worth noting is that the ’09-’10 season was Overton’s 12th to complete.
On the Half-Track side, new Gazelle Yvonne Ruebel took top honors in the 25-29 age group, staving off close competition from the second and third place finishers. David Eiben used his personal best 1:32 at the 3M Half
The final rankings for the 2009-2010 Austin Distance Challenge can be found at www.austindistancechallenge.com. An end of season party where all participants receive their finisher’s medals and jackets will be held at RunTex Riverside on the weekend of March 13, with more details to be announced at a later time.
Gazelle Place/Age Group Time
Allison Hall 3rd / 30-34 13:17:52
Martha Broyles 4th / 30-34 13:44:22
Adam Reiser 1st / 30-34 9:34:01
Ivi Kerrigan 1st / 35-39 10:31:30
Amy Farley 4th / 35-39 13:04:44
Brian Wilson 4th / 35-39 12:00:43
Rich Martin 14th / 40-44 14:14:05
Eric Overton 18th / 40-44 15:04:47
Kurt Wilkin 20th / 40-44 16:08:52
Linda Michael 6th / 45-49 13:59:38
Steve Piche 5th / 45-49 12:07:01
Yvonne Reubel 1st / 25-29 9:32:47 (Half Track)
David Eiben 2nd / 40-44 7:57:10 (Half Track)
Grace Payne 2nd / 45-49 8:28:45 (Half Track)
Gilbert on KVUE for the Austin Marathon
Feb 13, 2010http://www.kvue.com/sports/Austin-Marathon-Preview-84282412.html
New Gazelle Boot Camp Class!
Feb 1, 2010Beginning on Tuesday, February 2nd there's a new boot camp option to go along with the three classes we currently offer. From 6:00-7:00 a.m. in the Annex fellow Gazelles Vania Lanas and Carrie McDonald will offer up their version of Boot Camp for those looking to get a little extra core work. Lasting one hour, the classes feature 30 minutes of light weights and general strength work, and 30 minutes of medicine ball throws that go a long way in helping keep you injury free. The four boot camp classes are free to current paying Gazelle members, or for the low cost of $60/month! Check out the Training Group page for more information.
