ABOUT A GOOD NEW BOOK, IMPROVED MARATHON.Byline: Ronni Ross A rundown of the running world: A good read: ``Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan,'' (HarperCollins; $24) is a down-to-earth, enjoyable new book devoted to the sport of running as a lifetime pursuit. Written by former marathon great Rodgers, the book is tailored for runners of all ages and abilities and covers a spectrum of topics, from regimens and strategies to diet, shoes, injury prevention and countering the effects of aging. Rodgers, 49, the holder of 16 masters records and the only competitor to win the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and Boston Marathons four times each, clearly writes this book from the heart - and his 20 years of experience in the sport. Though the sketches that take the place of photos throughout the book leave a bit to be desired, the tone makes it easy to read and not at all intimidating for the average runner. ``Lifetime Running Plan'' has a special chapter of advice and tips for women from Joan Benoit Joan Benoit Samuelson (born May 16, 1957) is an American former marathon runner who won gold at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the year that the women's marathon was introduced. As a result she was the first ever women's Olympic marathon champion. Samuelson and includes lists of resources for runners, profiles of important figures in the sport and a forward from Frank Shorter Frank Shorter (born October 31, 1947) is an American distance runner and winner of the marathon race at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Born in Munich, Germany, where his father, physician Samuel Shorter, served in the army, Frank Shorter grew up in Middletown, New York and . It's a gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. complement to any runner's library. Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Marathon: The second annual City of Santa Clarita Marathon is less than two months away, and this year's race will boast a new finish line and heavier use of paved bicycle trails and promenades. The point-to-point marathon route, which begins at historic Lang Station in Canyon Country, will finish at Valencia Town Center this year. ``The new finish at Valencia Town Center will allow a better view for spectators and alleviate some parking and traffic snarls for runners after the marathon,'' said Jerry Cherrington, marathon steering committee steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun chairman. During the Nov. 10 race, runners will spend less time on city streets and more time on the asphalt-lined paths of the Santa Clara River Santa Clara River may refer to:
The course also has portions that pass through the Metrolink station, Six Flags Magic Mountain Six Flags Magic Mountain is an amusement park located just west of the Valencia neighborhood of Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles. It opened on Memorial Day weekend on May 29, 1971 as Magic Mountain, by the Newhall Land and Farming Company,[1] and College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. . Cherrington said the field is expected to be larger than last year's but will be limited to 1,500 runners. For additional details or to request an application, call the Santa Clarita Runners' hotline at (805) 259-5441. Calling all triathletes: USA Triathlon USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Triathlon Union. , the national governing body Noun 1. governing body - the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he for Olympic triathletes, is launching a search to recruit members for its 2000 Olympic team. The organization is inviting interested triathletes to submit qualifications. Those selected will represent the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. during the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. ``Triathlon requires such an incredible combination of strength, speed and endurance in three different disciplines that those people who eventually make the Olympic Team in 2000 could currently be elite runners, swimmers, cyclists or even gymnasts,'' said Steve Locke, USA Triathlon's executive director. To be considered for the team, athletes must be able to meet the following qualifying times: swim 1,500 meters in 17:30 to 18:30 for men, or 18:30 to 19:30 for women; 40K bicycle, 55 to 58 minutes, men, or 60 to 63 minutes, women; and 10K run, 30:30 to 32:00, men, or 34:30 to 36:00, women. Six individuals - three men and three women - will be selected for the team and be given the opportunity to live and train at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., beginning in March 1997. Interested athletes should submit an application by Feb. 1 and become a registered member of USA Triathlon. Information: (800) 874-1872. Fund-raising romp: A race to benefit cancer research will be held Nov. 10 (Veteran's Day weekend) at West Los Angeles' Veterans Center. The contest is one of a series of events held throughout the world in honor of Terry Fox, who, at age 18, was diagnosed with bone cancer and lost a leg to the disease. After his diagnosis, Fox sought to draw attention to the suffering of cancer patients by setting out to run 5,000 miles across Canada in the well-publicized ``Marathon of Hope The Marathon of Hope is a name given to the cross-Canada run undertaken by cancer patient Terry Fox in 1980. It is commemorated each year with the Terry Fox Run which is an international event that raises money for cancer research. .'' Though Fox completed just over half his goal before experiencing the cancer recurrence that took his life in 1981, his run led to ongoing efforts that have resulted in more than $144 million being raised to support cancer research. General H. Norman Schwarzkopf will serve as honorary chairman of Los Angeles' Terry Fox Run. It will include a festival with entertainment, celebrity appearances, music, refreshments, children's activities and an expo with booths. The run, which begins at 8 a.m., includes 10K and 5K races, a 5K walk and a children's fun run. Prizes for top runners and teams will include weekend vacations, commemorative medals and trophies. Participants who raise money through pledges will receive gifts ranging from movie passes and sweat shirts to brunch for two. All registered participants who turn in pledges on or before Nov. 10 will have the opportunity to win a five-night vacation with airfare to Maui. Funds raised will support the John Wayne Center Institute, a cancer research and treatment facility in Santa Monica. For details about the race, corporate sponsorship or expo booths, call the Terry Fox Run Hotline at (310) 582-7073. MEMO: Ronni Ross' running column appears monthly in the Daily News CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: (color) Marathon legend Bill Rodgers' new book offer s advice for runners of every ability. Bob Halvorsen / Daily News |
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