Breakout Session Descriptions
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Presented by KK and Star Insurance
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| Rethink Recovery with Lowfat Chocolate Milk: Nature’s Recovery Drink.
Join us for a “refuel clinic” to hear a national expert talk about post-exercise recovery, specifically surrounding lowfat chocolate milk and its many benefits including the perfect carb to protein ratio, 9 essential nutrients and electrolytes. Our Spokesperson will also touch on different studies done across the nation on recovery and offer tips on how athletes can rebuild and refuel their muscles to get them to their next workout. Q and A
Presenter: Nancy Clark M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D. is an internationally known registered dietitian, board certified specialist in sport dietetics, and author of the best-selling "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook.” She has a private practice in the Boston area. Some of her clients have included members of: Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston College, and many collegiate, elite and Olympic athletes from a variety of sports. Nancy is also contributor to Runner’s World and active.com.
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| Bringing the Community into the Club – Beginning Runners Programs
Showcasing the most popular beginner running programs in Memphis: The Women Run/Walk Memphis Program, The Kids Running Program, and the Youth Villages child/coach mentor program. You will also learn about grant and sponsorship opportunities and how to apply these formulas to YOUR club in YOUR town.
Presenters:
DJ Watson is a lifelong runner, (slow but consistent), RRCA Certified Coach and chronic Volunteer who serves on the MRTC Board of Directors, as Co-Director of the Women Run Memphis Program, Race Director for the Celebrate Munford 5K and the Road Race Series 10 miler and somehow also managed to snag being Co-Director of the 2012 RRCA Convention. In her spare time she tries to show up for her "day job" and take care of her family of two sons, 2 dogs, 3 cats and a very understanding husband. Welcome to Memphis - we are thrilled to have you here.
Terri Clarke,
Paul Ireland,
Jeanine Watts, MRTC Kids Director since 2006 and MRTC Member since 1995. Jeanine has been a certified fitness instructor for 25 years. She has certification with the American Council on Exercise; RRCA Running Coach; Spinning Coach and Personal Trainer with ACE. She has been involved in the completive sport of running for 22 years and triathlons for 15 years. In the Memphis market Jeanine is at the top of her field in running and triathlons. In addition, she worked in the fitness field for the YMCA of Memphis for 21 years. Jeanine was on the foundation of the MRTC Kids Program and she continues to lead the charge for the Memphis Runner Track Club. She has coached many runners and triathletes with Team InTraining and the American Stroke Association. Jeanine’s business career has been with FedEx for 28 years in the executive ranks of Finance. She has a Master’s Degree in Business from Christian Brothers University . She makes her home in Slayden , Mississippi . She enjoys her country farm with her husband. She is the mother of twin boys that have grown and produced six grandchildren that she cherishes.
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Senior Running – “Running through your 60’s, 70’s and 80’s…”
A roundtable discussion of issues related to running in your later years. Our panel is made up of highly accomplished runners in their 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. This is your opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues that affect runners in their later years.
Presenters:
Gerald Holbrook - Began running at age 51, current age 80. Entered my first race after 6 months of running, The first Elvis Presley and the only Elvis 10k. Fnished in 58 minutes, my 10k P R lowered to 42 minutes several years later. Entered and completed 17 Marathons in an eleven year period, including Boston. Marathon P R 3:33, at age 59, again at age 60. Completed over 700 races at all distances, one mile to Marathon. Ten years served on Memphis Runners Track Club Board of Directors, 2 years as President. Current holder of several Tennessee and Shelby County race records for a male over 75.Inducted into The Legends of Memphis Running in 2006.
Jane Ridsdel Scott Cox- DOB: 2/10/38, Age: 74, Nationality: English- American, Major Health Problem: Rheumatoid Arthritis - diagnosed at 54, Started running as a sport: Age 65, Experience: 1 marathon at 71 and about 20 half-marathons
Glenn Munson- Glenn Munson's first track coach was his father Donald who was an AAU champion in the 1940's and competed seveal times against the legendary Emil Zatopek. Glenn ran his first marathon in just under five hours at age 50 and two years later ran his p.r. and first Boston Qualifier. His proudest running achievements are qualifying for Boston for 10 consecutive years and running along side his daughter as she ran her first marathon in Pittsburgh in 2010. Glenn was the Registrar at Rhodes College in Memphis for 28 years and is now the Associate Registrar at the University of Memphis.
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| The Adolescent Athlete” –CE
Common injuries of the adolescent runner - their biomechanics and anatomies, diagnoses and treatments.
Presenter: Richard P Erali, DPM - Podiatrist
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Social Media as a Communicating Effectively With Your Club Members”
Using Facebook, Twitter, Newsletters, & Websites to effectively communicate with your members. You will receive tools to keep up member interest as well as communicating timely information to your club.
Presenters:
Brent Manley- Brent Manley has been a member of the MRTC board since 1998 and is starting his seventh year as editor of the Roadrunner, the club's newsletter. A runner since 1985, he has completed 46 marathons and two ultras and is seven states away from running a marathon in all 50. For his day job, he is editor of the world's largest-circulation magazine about the card game of bridge.
Jessica Grammer- I love running, socializing and helping others! That brings me to where I am today. I have the pleasure of helping individuals and businesses, including an awesome running store and running group(s) in Memphis, grow through social platforms online.
John Payne
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| Little Red Riding Hood Redux.....A new spin on Conflict Resolution"
Interactive activity with participants. Presentation will include: Understanding Conflict, Causes of Conflict, Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Managing & Resolving Conflict, Preventing Conflict.
Presenter:
Karen Phillips Is a Tennessee Supreme Court, Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator. She provides private mediation services throughout West TN. Karen is also a recruiter for Bethel University, McKenzie, TN, in their Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution Program. Prior to becoming a mediator, Karen worked in the field of Social Work; working for a School system for 18 years serving students and their families, grades Pre-K through 12th gr., Juvenile Court as a counselor in Protective Services and the State of Hawaii in their Children & Family Services Department. Ms. Phillips has over 30 years of working with parties, assisting them in resolving conflict. Karen is the head coach, Intermediate 1 group for the MRTC Women Run/Walk Memphis program.
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“Charity Races” joining forces to put on a marathon or a mega race
Join the St Jude Marathon race directors as well as the director of the long standing mega race "24 Tour D'esprit" as they outline how running clubs can partner with non-profit and charitable organizations to establish a race to the mutual benefit of both. Particular interest will focus on the St.Jude Marathon Weekend and the partnership between the Memphis Runners Track Club and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We will also showcase the 24 Hour Tour d'Esprit, the most unique running event in the south. The 14th annual event supporting the Haiti clinic will take place the 1st weekend in October, 2012.
Presenters:
Wain Rubenstein - Race Director St. Jude Marathon
Erin Martin
Dr. Gordon Kraus- Native Memphian: graduated from Univ TN medical school 1980; Board certified Internal Medicine; private practice of hospital and office based care for 28 years; clinical instructor for Univ TN medical school; long term member of the MRTC, recreational jogger having completed several marathons including Boston, NY, Marine Corps, Paris, Philadelphia, and Memphis. Active as president of Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis having recently returned from the established clinic and rehab center in Haiti. Race director for the 24 Hour Tour d'Esprit, the most unique running event in the south. The 14th annual event supporting the Haiti clinic will take place the 1st weekend in October, 2012.
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| “Purchasing an Electronic Timing System For Your Club”
Should your running club buy an electronic timing system and, if so, what considerations, including cost, RFID technology & customer support best fits your needs. War stories from the field – we will tell you all about the real world!
Presenters:
George Higgs- George Higgs has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Memphis Runners Track Club since 2008; is an avid runner with over 40 slow marathons to his credit & was instrumental in the decision & selection process of timing equipment for the MRTC.
John Payne
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| New Revenue Sources for Clubs
Earning additional revenue for your club: Examples will include marketing your club’s brand in merchandise and running apparel, race services, and online photo sales.
Presenters:
Blair Parker
Jessica Suzore
Julie Cleary Dillon
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”USATF Certification of a Race Course”
The art and science of creating, measuring and getting a race course USATF certified.
Presenter:
Rob Hunter, Past President Memphis Runners Track Club
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Nutrition and how it affects your body as you age –CE
How your nutrition affects your running as you age.
Presenter: Ashley Hofeditz, a Memphis registered dietitian certified by the American Dietetic Association in weight management.
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| Preventing and Overcoming Running Injuries –
Presenter: Ellen Walker, PT
Ellen Walker PT-Senior Physical Therapist at Summa Health System Outpatient Rehabilitation at the Tallmadge Recreation Center. Ellen assists the Medical Director for the Akron Marathon in coordinating medical services along the race course and at the finish area medical tent.
Ellen has spoken to various professional and community groups on the topics of running gait analysis and common running injuries and prevention. She is an avid runner completing 14 marathons and 27 half marathons in her 30+ years on the road, trail and track. She has been a coach for youth cross country and track programs for 7 years.
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