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All Gazelles News
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Aug 4, 2008
Due to popular demand, Richard Mendez's awesome boot camp for runners and runners-to-be will continue at least through September. The program will include class 5.30pm on Wednesday and 5.30am on Friday.
Even better, the last two weeks of the August session will be free for all the people who attended the boot camp previously!
The next session will begin September 3rd.
The class will work on your core, balance and strength while improving your running by developing the muscles overused during run training. Other benefits include weight loss and injury prevention, plus discounts at Runtex, Betty Sport,1379 and Rogue.
Class is limited to first 40 people.
Details:
Wed at 5:30pm and Fri at 5:30pm
$10 per class
What to bring: Towel and mat
If you would like to sign up, please download a sign-up form here and
bring it to your first class:
http://www.gilbertsgazelles.com/training/forms/boot_camp.pdf
To reserve your spot, you may pay online here by credit card:
http://www.gilbertsgazelles.com/store/ppfee.php
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Aug 4, 2008
Gilbert's Gazelles is offering its renowned training group for the 2009 Austin Marathon. Training begins September 13th and runs through the marathon in February.
Join other marathoners in an exciting group as you train under the most dynamic running coach in Texas. This program is specifically designed for the particular marathons and will focus on strength and flexibility to keep runners injury free. Workouts include pace runs, fartlek, tempo, hills, intervals (short and long) and a weekly long run. You’ll gain a broad understanding of training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition and more.
Cost for these programs is $250 and the class size is limited in order to provide personal attention. Members can choose from three meeting times, but remember, space is limited so request info now.
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Jul 31, 2008
The Olympics are really coming up fast and furiously and the buzz has begun. The United States has fielded a very strong team in track and field - not just in the sprint and middle distances, but in the long distances too. Read the rest of his latest blog here.
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Jul 17, 2008
Read Gilbert's update on his own recovery from injury in his latest blog on CNN.
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Jul 17, 2008
Thanks to the Gazelles who participated in this segment!
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Jun 27, 2008
In preparation for the San Antonio Marathon, the Gazelle workout with Coach Gilbert made the papers in San Antonio.
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May 20, 2008
Gilbert's Gazelles will once again conduct a summer camp for middle and high school students ages 12 to 18 to help them prepare for their Fall Cross Country season. The program runs June 2 through July 31 and focuses attention on strength while also improving endurance and speed.
The workouts include:
- Core strength through circuit to balance muscles overused in running
- Hill workouts to develop running power
- Polymetric exercises to help with form
- Intervals on grass and trails to increase speed
- Long runs on weekend to aid endurance
Both Bernard and Gilbert will be coaching the program.
Sessions will be held Monday and Wednesday from 8:00-9:30am and Saturday at 8am.
Cost: $100 or $180 for two.
Contact Gilbert directly or request more information.
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May 20, 2008
As a result of all the great stories about Gilbert on CNN, they have asked him to write a blog leading up to the Olympics. It's on the CNN International website.
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Apr 29, 2008
Check out Gilbert's quote of the day on this awesome runner's web site!
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Apr 22, 2008
One of the many interviews that Gilbert gave while in the U.K. occurred in Scotland on Sunday. The article is an excellent piece and well worth the read.
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Apr 12, 2008
Gilbert's had many interviews in London while preparing for the Marathon; check out this remarkable profile in BBC Sport. along with this audio interview.
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Apr 12, 2008
Gilbert writes from London to say that his coach, Michel Lafont, organized a fundraiser at his school for the Gazelle Foundation which raised 1000 Euro (approx. $1500). The school is DUNIERES college le SACRE COEUR which is located 66 miles south of Lyon, France. Even while he prepares for the marathon, Gilbert is quite excited by this generosity towards his foundation.
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Apr 9, 2008
Read Gilbert's interview that appeared today in the sports section of the London Times.
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Mar 26, 2008
Running this Sunday? Check out Gilbert's mile-by-mile strategy for the Cap 10k at www.statesman.com.
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Mar 7, 2008
Catching up on recent racing action, more than one hundred Gazelles finished the AT&T Austin Marathon last month, and thirty-two of those ran qualifying times for the Boston Marathon. More recently, Gilbert won the Moe's Better Half-Marathon and Julie Whittenburg, also a Gazelle, won the female division of the same race.
Of the Austin Marathon finishers, several placed high in their age group, while others won the Austin Distance Challenge for their division. Among top finishers were Michelle Maton, Paul Pugh, Caroline Newman, Micheal Woo, Ivi Kerrigan and Sam LaBrie.
Down in San Marcos at the Half-Marathon, runners battled tough conditions on a slow course, but Gilbert won the race in 1:14:47, while Whittenburg clocked 1:34:22. Race writeup is here.
Finally, Gazelles also shined in other races around the country. At the Napa Valley Marathon in California, Peter Rauch finished twelfth overall and was second master with the time of 2.44.20 to PR by two minutes. Dan Hopper PRd by 40 minutes in the same race with a time of 3:21.
At the El Paso Half marathon, Leslie Barclay ran 1:47 for 3rd in her division and 20th overall woman, while Renee Reynolds ran 1:50 for 4th and 28th respectively.
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Feb 13, 2008
Gilbert shared his remarkable story on cnn.com today. Watch the interview below or at cnn.com.
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Feb 4, 2008
Check out Gilbert, picked by Central Texas' Boy Scouts of America, to be featured in their film Believe it. Live it. The films matches the universal values of the Scout code to a Central Texan -- Gilbert was picked by the Scouts for being reverent. This is a documentary film the Scouts made on their own.
Watch the preview.
You can see it on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 2pm at Westlake High School
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Jan 4, 2008
TheFinalSprint.com presented Gilbert with its November Success Story award and had him as their guest on a recent audio podcast.
Past recipients of their award include female running pioneer Kathrine Switzer, father-and-son team of Rick and Dick Hoyt, and amputee athletes Oscar Pistorius and Rudy Garcia-Tolson.
Here is the direct link to download or listen to the mp3 file. Length: 26:53 min.
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Dec 15, 2007
Give the gift of giving this year by making a donation to the Gazelle Foundation in someone's honor. It's the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for both runners and non-runners alike.
When you make your donation, simply provide the name and address of the person you would like to honor. The Foundation will send you an acknowledgement, and send your honoree a special holiday card acknowledging your gift.
For online donations, please provide your honoree's information in the "in tribute" section of the secure online donation page. Checks may be sent to: Gazelle Foundation, PO Box 1487, Austin TX 78767. For questions, contact the Foundation.
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Dec 6, 2007
Bernard Manirakiza, cousin to head Gazelle, Gilbert Tuhabonye, avenged his defeat at the EAS Run for the Water 10 Miler last month by outpacing rival Derek Yorek over the final hills to win the Decker 20K on Sunday Dec. 2.
Overcoming an unwelcome and unseasonably humid morning, Bernard overtook Yorek in the final half-mile to claim first place. Cousin Gilbert came in sixth and a host of other speedy Gazelles peppered the top 25.
The lady Gazelles had an especially strong showing as Michelle Maton placed third overall in the female division, ever-strong Ivi Kerrigan won her age group, Caroline Newman placed fifth in hers, and a host of other runners displayed great toughness in battling the humidity.
See RunTex for a full write-up or find the full results here.
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Nov 16, 2007
The Gazelles' 2008 Boston Marathon Training Group begins Saturday, December 8. This program is specifically designed for runners training for the 2008 Boston Marathon.
Workouts include pace runs, fartlek, tempo, hills, intervals (short and long) and a weekly long run. You’ll gain a broad understanding of training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition and more.
Cost for this program is $250 and the class size is limited in order to provide personal attention. Members can choose from three meeting times, but remember, space is limited so request info now.
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Nov 15, 2007
The EAS/RunTex Run for the Water on Sunday November 11, 2007 attracted more than 1800 participants from around the country and helped the Gazelle Foundation raise over $20,000 toward its goal of funding water wells in Burundi.
Race day consisted of a 10-mile race, 5K fun run and kids K. Derek Yorek took down Bernard Manirakiza in the final mile to win the 10 miler, while Chris Kimbrough was first female across the line, besting Desiree Ficker.
For a complete race write-up, see RunTex.com. Visit Run-Far for all the results, and also check out the news clips courtesy of News 8 Austin.
"I am excited and thankful for everyone who came out today," said Gilbert Tuhabonye. "We had a great event and we are touched by the strong community support."
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Oct 25, 2007
Gilbert's Gazelles will once again conduct a training program for middle and high school students ages 10 to 18 to help them prepare for their Spring track season. The program begins November 5th, focusing attention on speed while also improving endurance and strength.
The workouts include:
- Race specific track workouts
- Intervals on grass and trails to increase speed
- Core strength through circuit to balance muscles overused in running
- Hill workouts to develop running power
- Polymetric exercises to help with form
- Long runs on weekend to aid endurance
Both Bernard and Gilbert will be coaching the program.
Sessions will be held Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm-7pm, and 7.30am Saturday for a group run followed by stretching and form drills.
Cost: $100
Contact Gilbert directly or request more information.
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Oct 12, 2007
If you are interested in volunteering for the 2007 EAS Run For The Water race to Benefit the Gazelle Foundation, please fill out this online volunteer form. No skills required, and multiple duties and times are available. Any and all help is appreciated.
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Oct 11, 2007
Gilbert's Gazelles Training Group has been chosen by Austin Chronicle critics as the "Best Way to Outrace the Herd".
From the Chronicle:
Wonder if you have what it takes to be a runner? The kind who runs, rain, shine, or ridiculous heat, around that gorgeous lake of ours? Gilbert Tuhabonye, Burundi native and former NCAA all-American champion runner, knows exactly how to move you – from deep within your soul and from deep within your soles. With his Gazelles training programs, heralded by hundreds of former and current students, the fundamentals of unlocking the runner in each of us are unlocked. Whether the only run you're used to making is a beer run or you have your eyes set on the Ironman, Gilbert's programs have quickly become Austin's premier source for training.
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Aug 30, 2007
The Gazelle Foundation has been named beneficiary of the EAS RunTex Run for the Water 10 miler, 5K and 1K running race in Austin, Texas on November 11, 2007. The event, produced by RunTex is part of the Distance Challenge, a series of running races held in the Austin area leading up to February's ATT Marathon.
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Jul 25, 2007
Organize your team now for the 2007 Fila Relays to be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 31st.
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Jun 30, 2007
BBC Sport Online recently ran a request asking for reviews of Gilbert's book (titled "The Running Man" in the UK). They received hundreds of responses and the chosen reviews are now available on their website. Go check them out and also check out the comments for recommendations of other inspirational sporting stories.
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Jun 26, 2007
3 Stories Racing, home of Lance Parker, Derek Williamson and Kelly Handel, is bringing back its informal XC and Track series after a successful first run a couple months ago. The XC races are free while the All-Comers track meets have a nominal fee. The action kicks off this Friday evening with a 5K cross race at Slaughter Creek Park. Read more on their website.
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May 19, 2007
There will be an information session Saturday May 26th at 9.30 a.m. at the RunTex Riverside Annex for those interested in, or already signed up for, the Gazelles Chicago Marathon Training Group. The Chicago group begins June 9th. Request more info here or contact Gilbert.
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May 9, 2007
It's tough to keep up with all the Gazelles and their races. Peruse a results list from any random local race, and you're bound to find at least two or three Gazelles at or near the top and half-a-dozen more plastered throughout the age group leaders.
With stalwarts such as Desiree Ficker, Pat Evoe, Paul Pugh, Kevin Kimbell, Richard Mendez, Dick Wilkowski and a host of others training with the Gazelles, it's tough for the huge pack of hard-working fellow Gazelles to shine through.
But Bryan Atkinson and Dawit Seyfu are the lastest Gazelles to register victories, at Shoes For Austin 5K and the Texas Round-UP 5K, respectively.
After profiling Atkinson as someone to watch after his fast BunRun 5K three weeks ago, RunTex has a nice write-up on Atkinson's win this past weekend. Speaking to RunTex Bryan said, "With the humidity this morning and those hills in the last mile, I was under no illusion that I could run as fast as I ran at the Bun Run. But I’m very happy to win a race. That’s a great feeling."
It was just a matter of time before Dawit, one of the fastest Gazelles, won a local race.
Thirteen of the fifty-four runners who ran under 19 minutes at the recent Schlotsky's Bun Run, and four of the top six, train with the Gazelles. Can you guess who they are?
There's also all of the marathoners who deserve mention. Julie Whittenburg, Monique Tenney, Amy Farley, Mark Casey and Lilliana Jackson were among finishers at the recent Oklahoma City Marathon. Gilbert finished second in the half-marathon, saying afterwards, " I didn't have high expectations leading to the half because I couldn't train like I should, but I am very pleased with my time considering the little training I had."
And of course there was this year's grueling Boston Marathon. Shannon Stokes, Nick and Ivi Kerrigan, Richard Tackett, Leslie Barclay, Renee Reynolds and Rachel Howell were just some of the brave Gazelles who ventured north.
Finally, there was the first installment of the Rogue's trail series, The Maze. Sarah Shuler blazed her way to third overall in the 30K race, breaking the women's course record by more than 10 min. Floyd Watson and John Reynolds weren't far behind. And is that Ivi Kerrigan near the top again? Oh, and your friendly neighborhood webmaster won the 10K race.
I'm sure I missed some great performances, but like I said, it's nearly impossible to keep up with the Gazelles.
Whew.
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May 8, 2007
The Genesis Agency, a unique sales and distribution program tailored to the
specialty running, cycling and outdoor markets announced today that it will be
setting up offices in New York, Chicago and Austin.
The Genesis Agency, led by Paul Perrone, the former Director of Running at Fila, will focus on pioneering fresh brands in specialty markets emphasizing consistent service and engaging marketing to differentiate within the industry. The national agency will consist of current and former Fila running representatives and will connect venders, retailers and consumers with innovative products in sport specialty.
"We envision The Genesis Agency as the hub of profitable relationships between vendors, retailers, and consumers," Perrone explained. Andrew Hersam, Executive Publisher of Runner's World and Running Times Magazines, adds, "The specialty channel demands that vendors be experts in the products they make, the retail environment they sell into, and the consumers they target. The Genesis Agency is a resource for all three parties. So the retailers are well served, as are the brands. In the end, its the consumer who will ultimately benefit."
The Genesis Agency's inaugural clients include Fila footwear, Craft performance apparel, Balega socks, and additional to-be-announced accessories lines.The Genesis Agency will work closely with Fila's new management team on product, sales, and marketing to make Fila a major player in the specialty running market. When asked about Fila's commitment to running, Jon Epstein, President of Fila USA, noted, "We are excited to continue to make running a focus at Fila. With product improvements and running-specific marketing, our team of dedicated running reps, The Genesis Agency, will quickly establish Fila as a force in the running category. I am confident that The Genesis Agency's passion for running is unrivaled in the industry."
Craft performance apparel will be The Genesis Agency's anchor clothing line for run, tri and bike in key markets. "The creation of this agency gives us immediate and established coverage in critical running markets," said Eric Schenker, Director of Sales and Marketing for Craft apparel and Karhu footwear "After meeting the full Genesis team, it was a no-brainer to join forces with Paul and his crew."
For specialty retailers, The Genesis Agency's dedication to the channel will be a breath of fresh air. "We're excited to have such an experienced and well respected team serving the specialty retail community," said Tom Raynor, Chairman and CEO of Fleet Feet, Incorporated. "With their track record and their passion, we are confident the creation of the first independent rep agency to serve specialty retailers nationally will pioneer innovation in our traditionally inefficient supply chain. All of us at Fleet Feet look forward to working with Paul and his team in the future," he added.
The Genesis Agency will "go live" on June 1. Additional reps are being added to the team in the coming weeks to service markets based in DC, Nashville, Southern Cal, Atlanta, Michigan/Ohio and North Texas. Current members of the team are Ian Connor (Carolinas), Nick Rector (Northwest), Louis Rufo (Florida). Abbi Gleeson, VP of Marketing (NYC) and Steve Kindred, VP of Sales (Chicago) round out the team.
About the Genesis Agency:
Paul Perrone, President and founder of The Genesis Agency, spent three and a half years with Fila USA as Director of Running. Under his leadership, Fila grew from 17 doors to over 250 and was recognized by Sports One Source, a leading industry analyst, for having the best sales reps in the running specialty industry. Prior to joining Fila USA, Mr. Perrone was a trail-blazing sales rep for Mizuno USA and other specialty brands. Mr. Perrone will be based in Austin, Texas.
Steve Kindred, Vice President of Sales, was the Midwest Territory Manager - Running for Fila USA for three years before joining The Genesis Agency. Prior to Fila, Kindred held various sales and marketing managerial roles in the technology and publishing industries. Kindred was a two-time NCAA XC qualifier and three-time All PAC-10 athlete. Mr. Kindred will be based in Chicago, Illinois.
Abbi Gleeson, VP of Marketing, started in sport specialty sales as the Northeast Territory Manager-Running for Fila USA. She will manage marketing and promotions for The Genesis Agency as well as provide specialty-focused marketing consulting for the brands the agency represents. Gleeson represented U Penn in both Track and Cross Country and continues to run competitively, focusing on the marathon. Ms. Gleeson will be based in New York City.
For press inquiries, please contact, Abbi Gleeson at 917-353-3148 or Paul Perrone at 443-254-4443.
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Apr 19, 2007
GazelleFoundation.com, the new website for the Gazelle Foundation, has been redesigned and is now taking online donations. Click on over and read up on their mission, their work, and their goals, then make a one-time or recurring monthly contribution. And don't forget to spread the word.
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Apr 15, 2007
Did you know there is a "hidden" news feed on the Gazelles site containing articles about Burundi? Just click on the Burundi flag on the left to see the latest news from Gilbert's home country.
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Mar 15, 2007
No fee, no rules, a 5K cross country race this Friday (5:30 p.m.) at Zilker Park, and 2 bags of swedish fish to the winner.
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Mar 13, 2007
It's sounding like a broken record, but once again Gazelles fare well at area races this past weekend.
Leading off, Ivi Kerrigan and Shannon Stokes finished first and second, respectively, in the women's division of Moe's Better Half-Marathon.
Not to be outdone, Chris Chancey followed up last week's fourth place finish at the Bagelfest 5K with a second place showing at the Go for the Gold 10K. Also in that race, Dick Wilkowski and Charlene Janiak both won their age groups.
Finally, Hugo Llorens had a top ten finish in the Blue Norther' Duathlon in Seguin.
Congrats to all the Gazelles who keep running and racing, no matter where they finish.
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Mar 4, 2007
Good day for Gazelles at the friendly neighborhood 5K as Karen Harvey won the women's division and we take five of the top ten spots overall.
Besides Karen, Diana Damer won women's 40-44, Charlene Janiak won over 50, Jesse Devlyn won the men’s 40-44 (passing yours truly in the process), and Dick Wilkowski was Grand Masters Winner.
Despite what this nice RunTex article says, Chris Chancey actually led for the first 1.5 or so and finished 4th overall (first in 25-29). Pat Legate had a PR, and Tony Zapata, Roger Hickman, and others all ran well. Full results here.
In other news, congratulations to John Reynolds for running the Napa Valley Marathon in 3:24.
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Feb 21, 2007
Congratulations go out to Gilbert for being awarded the Austin Runners' Choice Coach of the Year during their annual running conmmunity celebration. A well-deserved recognition for the Lion.
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Feb 18, 2007
Once again, Gilbert's Gazelles training group was out in full force for one of the area's biggest races of the year. From the top of the leaderboard to volunteers, Gazelles could be found all over the AT&T Marathon & Half-Marathon course.
 More than 80 Gazelles competed in today's Marathon & Half-Marathon with the runners spanning the gamut from first-timers to Olympic Trials qualifiers. At the top of the heap, of course was Desirée Ficker. Bob Wischnia over at RunTex has a nice write-up on Desirée's fabulous day. Several other Gazelles set marathon personal records, including Peter Rauch, Alex Pasadyn and more. As Gazelle Judy Shipway put it, "Gilbert is responsible for setting me up for a very nice PR for this race!"
In addition to the tough runners, there were volunteers all over the course, handing out water and encouragement at miles 7, 15 and 24, and from start to finish. Three other Gazelles were Pace Group leaders and helped runners of all stripes meet and surpass their goals. Holly Reed was out and about taking beautiful photos.
Like our Leotian blogger says, "What a running family we are blessed to have!!"
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Feb 16, 2007
... to volunteer for this weekend's AT&T marathon, and he and Fox 7 have made this funny commercial to encourage you to get out and do it.
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Jan 28, 2007
More than 100 Gazelles competed in the 2007 edition of the best half marathon in Texas.
The course was fast, the weather perfect, and many Gazelles blazed to new PRs. As usual, top suspects such as Kevin Kimbell, Desiree Ficker and Paul Pugh were near the top of the results list. Our friends at RunTex have a nice write-up about those at the top of the race.
But let's not forget the dozens of other Gazelles that were at the top of their own personal race, nor forget all of the Gazelles just getting in a training run for an upcoming Marathon. Gazelles such as Tina McCutchin, Janice Hurst, Kevin Rowe, Connie Farris and Brian Wilson. Gazelles too numerous to mention. So many Gazelles you'd think it was a savanna in Africa.
Congratulations to all, and thanks to our Coach for making it fun. If you're not a Gazelle, what are you waiting for?
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Jan 7, 2007
Gilbert held off fellow Gazelle Kevin Kimbell to win the ARA 20 Miler down in San Marcos, and six of the top ten finishers were Gazelles.
Reports are that it was a tough race with the wind and hills, but more than 40 Gazelles finished the race. While most were treating this as a training run for an upcoming marathon, and even Gilbert said he didn't really know what to expect, the top three male finishers were all Gazelles, and the always tough Desiree Ficker won the women's side.
Looks like it turned out to be a good day for everyone involved. See full results here. Gazelles can log into the website to see how their fellow runners fared.
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Dec 5, 2006
As usual, the Gazelles did great in recent area races including the Decker 20-K Challenge.
More than 65 Gazelles participated and finished the 20K, with Desiree Ficker winning the woman's side, and a host of Gazelle men including Kevin Kimbell, Dawit Sweyfe, Paul Pugh and Steven Hernandez all finishing near the top. Congratulations to everyone who braved the cold.
And a special thanks to all the Gazelles who volunteered their body warmth at the group's water stop, which may just become an annual tradition. Check out this great video from last year's stop.
Elsewhere, Floyd Watson ran a 2:43 to PR at the California International Marathon on Sunday. Good job Floyd. Unfortunately, this was the same race that Gilbert had to drop out of due to lingering sickness.
Finally, in other news, a previous item here mentioned that CBN would be airing a feature on Gilbert on Dec. 6th. That seems to be up in the air now, as the 700 Club show calendar no longer lists the feature, which was listed last month. Keep your DVR ready.
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Nov 28, 2006
In case you missed it the first time, this morning the Hallmark Channel re-aired Gilbert's story. Don't forget to tune into CBN next week for another TV feature about Gilbert.
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Nov 26, 2006
Set your Tivo for some upcoming TV shows, don't forget about Boston, and some congratulations are in order.
First, a crew from CBN followed Gilbert around about a month ago, and "The 700 Club" will be airing that footage in a feature on December 6th.
Second, don't forget to tune in to NBC on December 9th from 3-5 p.m. to cheer on Desiree Ficker as she roars to a second place finish in the Ford Ironman World Championship.
Also, a reminder that the Boston Marathon training group begins next week. It's not too late to sign up.
Finally, congratulations go to Michael Strait for his win in the Shake a Leg 5K. I knew I should have signed up! D'oh.
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Oct 23, 2006
From Kona to Chicago to Austin, this past weekend proved to be a huge weekend for a number of Gazelles.
Topping off the list, Desiree Ficker came up with a big second place finish at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Of course Desiree finished strong in the marathon portion with the second fastest time in that event. Overall results here.
Closer to home, John Keane and Patrick Evoe finished one-two in the Girl Scouts Scenic 10 Miler, with Floyd Watson winning the Masters division, Ivi Kerrigan winning her age group, and a host of other Gazelles running and finishing great. Full results here. Nice write-ups from RunTex and statesman.com.
Finally, more than a dozen Gazelles made their way to the Windy City and competed in the tough Chicago Marathon.
Congratulations to everyone.
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Oct 14, 2006
Afternoon Gazelle Chris Rains was top finisher at the recent Marathon2Marathon, a race between the West Texas towns of Alpine and Marathon. Fellow Gazelles Judy Shipway, Michael Chirillo and Dottie Hollis also ran well, finishing at or near the top of their age groups.
According to Gilbert, Chris "ran to win". He was with the second finisher through the first 14 miles, then "left him in the dust" (a.k.a. dropped the bomb on him). Chris' final time was 3:18.
Congratulations to all.
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Oct 9, 2006
Another rather moving piece on Gilbert's story recently aired on the Hallmark Channel's "Today's Show on New Morning".
The TV crew spent the day with Gilbert with several Gazelles being interviewed and snippets of two classes being shown. All-in-all, another fine tribute to the Lion.
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Oct 6, 2006
This recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution weaves together Gilbert's survival story with those of Jewish holocaust survivors and the recent Amish schoolhouse shootings to provide a window into the heart of forgiveness.
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Sep 30, 2006
Calling it "an inspirational story", this nice review of "This Voice in My Heart" was recently posted at Reader Views.
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Sep 20, 2006
Gilbert has been chosen as the Honorary Chair of the upcoming Toughest Race in Texas.
No road race, the Toughest Race will be held Saturday, October 28 on the St. Stephen's Campus west of Austin. Gilbert recently held a Chapel Talk at St. Stephen's, and and is happy to contiue his association with the school.
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Sep 16, 2006
Patrick Evoe did it again, winning the USA Triathlon Halfmax Nation Championship.
Pat, who usually runs with Gilbert in the Tuesday/Thursday morning group, grabbed the overall men’s title, finishing the 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run in 4:04:53.
Find full results here.
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Sep 4, 2006
Chalk up another big race and another appearance for our fearless leader. Gilbert was the featured speaker and wore race bib #1 at Chicago's Scenic 10 Miler this Labor Day.
After speaking at Sunday's Running Clinic, Gilbert finished 20th overall in the 10 miler on Monday morning amid a bevy of world-class runners. Stay tuned for Gilbert's next appearance. He may be coming to a race near you.
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Sep 2, 2006
The Gazelles won the training group challenge at the recent Fila Relays with more than 25 teams and 100 participants. Among the teams were several division winners and top finishers.
Gilbert and Bernard's team won the overall and Open Men division going away, while other Gazelle teams won the Masters Men, Odds and Ends, Family Team and Corporate Division(?!), while several others were top three finishers and fun was had by all. It was a great showing for the Gazelles.
Full results here.
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Aug 7, 2006
Gazelle stalwart Patrick Evoe was the top overall finisher at the Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 in Benton Harbor, MI this past weekend.
Patrick finished the course in 4h6m, while fellow Austinite Andrea Fisher won the female division. With the win, both are qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater, Florida on November 11.
Full coverage of the race.
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Aug 1, 2006
Gilbert was interviewed on the "Live with Jeff & Lee" radio talk show. Listen to the interview here.
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Jul 26, 2006
As in the past, a cadre of Gazelles rose to the top of a recent local triathlon, in this case the Marble Falls Triathlon.
Will Visser was top male master, Amanda Russell and Patrick Evoe both won their respective age groups, while Avery Visser was right behind Amanda and Carrie Sapp and Amy Farley finished fifth and sixth in their group. Congratulations to all.
Complete results can be found here.
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Jul 4, 2006
Book Stories, part of CleverMedia TV, a video podcast television network, recently talked with Gilbert about his book, his past and his future. Find the video podcast here.
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Jun 28, 2006
Gilbert appeared on the June 28th edition of the Boston radio show Here and Now, where he discussed his book, his history and his future.
You can listen to the segment online.
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Jun 15, 2006
Bernard wins Dublin Dr. Pepper 10K running away, Richard Mendez shines at Texas Police Games in Port Isabel, and other Gazelles run well at weekly Sunstroke Summer Stampede.
Bernard returned to his usual dominating form, winning the 10K in a course record 31:07. A nice article from the American-Statesman has details.
Richard Mendez kicked butt at the Police Olympics last week, winning multiple events.
Ivi and Nick Kerrigan, Leslie Barclay and David Mitchell were among those who raced well at the summer's fifth stampede.
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Jun 13, 2006
Thanks to the great work of Gazelle Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon, Gilbert's Gazelles now has a video presence on the web.
Intended to be both an outlet for all those wonderful Gazelles videos from events past and future, and a home for Gilbert's semi-regular video blog, you can view all the snappy videos either here on gilbertsgazelles.com or on the YouTube.com Gazelles channel. Both locations have the same videos and are simultaneously updated, so don't miss out.
Thanks Jorge.
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Jun 5, 2006
Congratulations to Michael Strait for winning the CASA Speak Up For Kids 5-K on Sunday, June 4. Michael led from the start, winning in in 18:54. Read more about the race here.
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Jun 1, 2006
Gilbert is scheduled to participate in the "Quiet Heroes in Literature" panel discussion, presented by the Friends of Libraries U.S.A. The panel showcases authors who have exhibited how one person can make a difference.
Each panelist will be given 15 minutes to speak, followed by a Q&A session. The panel will last from 1:30-3:30 PM, and Gilbert's book signing will take place from 4-5 PM. Visit their website for more information.
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Jun 1, 2006
This week's Austin Chronicle has a nice, short review of Gilbert's book, and mentions that "after reading Tuhabonye's story, told without rancor, one is led to have faith that in the end, there is redemption in hope."
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Jun 1, 2006
CBN.com has posted to its website a Q&A session with Gilbert called "Running to the Arms of God". In the interview Gilbert discusses his boyhood, his story, his running, and more. Read the full interview here.
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May 31, 2006
Gazelles do well, as usual, at CapTexTri on muggy Memorial Day.
Congratulations to Desiree Ficker for winning the CapTexTri yet again! You go, girl!! Lance Parker, Patrick Evoe, and Dan Carroll also turned in outstanding performances.
Amanda Russell had another awesome result in the Sprint, winning her age group and taking 7th overall in the Sprint.
Other Gazelles who completed the Olympic distance were Jessica Vance, Bridget Speer, and Jimmy Windham.
Paul "I can't swim" Pugh apparently dog-paddled his way to an impressive 5th place age-group finish (not bad for his 2nd tri), while David Vance and Chad Bagwell also braved the Sprint waters.
It should also be noted that Patrick had the fastest bike of the day (26mph) and Lance had the fastest run of the day (5:16 pace).
Congrats also to any other Gazelles whom I may have forgotten to mention...sorry!
View full results here.
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May 23, 2006
Several Gazelles fared well this past weekend in races as diverse as the Congress Avenue Mile, Baja Half Ironman and the Rogue Trail Series
In the always fast and fun Congress Avenue Mile, Bernard paced the field in 4:07, while Richard Mendez clocked a smoking 4:35. Other age-group winners were Amanda Russell and Sharon Fisher. All Gazelles posted great times.
Over in the Rogue Summer Trail Series, Floyd Watson brought home a fourth place finish, while Ivi Kerrigan and Kenny Hill also had nice races. View full results here.
Finally, Desiree Ficker finished second in the Baja Half-Ironman Triathlon.
Congratulations to all Gazelles.
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May 19, 2006
Amanda Russell, Patrick Evoe and David Sing all placed in the top five of the final 2005 USA Triathlon rankings.
Patrick (Male-25) was ranked 4th nationally, while Amanda (Female-15) and David (Male-50) both ranked fifth nationally in their respective age groups. Congratulations to these Gazelles for a great 2005.
Search the complete rankings on the USAT website.
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May 8, 2006
"We see a lot of inspiring stories but few where someone has run with fire after having to run from it." View more of "Texas Athlete Escapes Burundi Genocide".
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May 6, 2006
News 8 Austin, a local all-news station, ran an interview with Gilbert in which he discusses the book. Watch the video.
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May 3, 2006
Gilbert is doing another radio interview on the Diane Rehm Show which will air Thursday, May 4th 10am central time.
Another stop in the book tour to promote "This Voice in My Heart", you can listen online or access it aftewards through the show's archives.
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May 2, 2006
Austin Public radio station KUT airs interview with Gilbert.
In the first of a series of upcoming media interviews promoting his new book, Gilbert talks about his survivor's story and his book which is on bookstore shelves now.
Listen to the interview.
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Apr 30, 2006
Sara Pizzochero wins marathon, Peter Rauch places third, and Gilbert and his cousin Bernard Manirakiza cross the finish line together in the half at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
Looking like they were just out on a training run, and finishing with identical times of 1:11:19, the cousins maintained an effortless 5:27/mile pace in winning the half-marathon. Smiling, laughing, and generally having a great time, the pair seemed to really enjoy this race.
Several other Gazelles made the trip and finished well. Aside from the great performances by Gilbert, Bernard, Sara, and Peter, several Gazelles placed 1st in their division: Kenny Hill, Popcorn Leonard, and Art Lopez.
Leslie Barclay, Shane McFarland, Chris Kilburn, and David Clements also turned in top 10 age-group runs.
Congrats to Chad Bagwell who completed his first half-marathon, Connie Farris for doing her second, and Susan Thompson for her gazillionth!
Full results here.
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Apr 2, 2006
What better place for Gilbert to launch his National Book Tour with the book, This Voice in My Heart? With the inspiring and moving Oklahoma City National Memorial as the backdrop, Harper Collins has agreed that no other venue in the nation is more appropriate.
Some eleven short years ago, a bomb went off in Oklahoma City, and 168 lives were lost and thousands were changed forever. The world watched in horror. And the world saw the response, what we call the Oklahoma Standard. Gilbert and the families here have a special bond - they have seen the worst the world has to offer, and responded by becoming inspiring beacons of hope. They exemplify a simple fact of life that good always overcomes evil.
Our mission here at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is to honor their memories, celebrate life, reach for the future and unite the world in hope. What better place for Gilbert to launch his National Book Tour with the book, This Voice in My Heart? With the inspiring and moving Oklahoma City National Memorial as the backdrop, Harper Collins has agreed that no other venue in the nation is more appropriate. We agree.
So, we are extending a special invitation for you all to come to Oklahoma City and be part of a historic event. Many of you have already registered - some of you will be back to defend titles, including Gilbert himself, back to defend the Men's Open Half Marathon title he won last year.
We have worked closely with Harper Collins and Fila to have Gilbert and the book ready for sale and autographing at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. Meet Bill Rodgers and Dick Beardsley while you are here - and enjoy the most moving Pasta Party in the entire running world.
The hosts of the event are the families affected by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building. And the site of the Pasta Party is the dramatic Oklahoma City National Memorial itself - overlooking the moving reflecting pond.
I know Gilbert would be so proud to be surrounded this weekend by you, his beloved Gazelles, those who sweat and toil and work with Gilbert to become healthy and run well. Please find a reason to run the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. And be with Gilbert as he launches a new chapter in his life's work.
For details on this marvelous April weekend, please visit okcmarathon.com and you must visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial as our guests oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org - thanks and I look forward to welcoming you to Oklahoma City this April.
Jeffrey Kidder
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
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Feb 15, 2006
Gilbert was recently honored by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports as one of 100 Heroes.
At the 8th Annual Giant Steps Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Gilbert received another honor for his inspirational story.
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Oct 3, 2005
Recently named Honorary Chair of the 2005 St.Stephen's Toughest Race in Texas.
Gilbert also led two running clinics to help individuals prepare for the race coming up on October 29.
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May 4, 2005
On May 4, 2005, Gilbert Tuhabonye was recognized as Austin Sports Association’s Male Amateur Athlete of the year.
The award, also sponsored by radio station AM 1300, highlights Gilbert’s impact on Austin’s running scene and his effect on those around him.
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May 1, 2005
"The Memories of the Long-Distance Runner"
recounts Gilbert’s horrific experience as the sole survivor of a
cultural holocaust in his native Burundi, as well as reflecting on his
inner strength and dramatic positive impact on those around him.
This thougtful article has Gilbert reflecting on his inner strength and dramatic positive impact on those around him.
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