Note the menu bar
across the top of the screen. As you place your cursor on each one, a drop-down menu
will appear. Click on the drop-down menu item to access the data.
We now have 1,717
members in all 50 states, DC, and 9 foreign countries! Our members have run a
combined total of more than 100,000 marathons! (demographics)
Dues:
Renewal forms were in the center of the May newsletter. Please
fill out the Member Profile and return it with your $10 annual dues. The mailing
label says what year you are paid through. If you have misplaced your
renewal form, you can print out the form from the web site. http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/50dc/renewal.html
Newsletter:
The September 2008 50 States Marathon Club Newsletter started being mailed 8/26/08 to each of our members. If you do not receive
your copy in the next few weeks, please email Paula Boone batzrunner@aol.com and she will make sure you receive
a copy. Please note that the new format is a color newspaper and is mailed by bulk-mail by
zip code.
Finisher's Certificate:
Effective immediately, all members in good standing will receive a complimentary custom finisher's certificate.
This certificate will be sent to all members who have completed the states. This
includes everyone who has completed the states to date, and all members who complete the
states in the future. To receive your certificate, you must be a member in good standing
(current on your dues), and contact Susan Sinclair by email at sksinclair@yahoo.com or mailed to 502 Pence, Webster, TX 77598. Please
include: your name as you want it printed on the certificate, your hometown city and state
(when you finished), the number of times you finished, the name of your finishing
marathon, the location (city, state), the date of your finish, and your mailing
address. (form)
For those members who would like to purchase an additional copy, the price
will be $6 each.
Certified
Finisher Certificate Sample
Finisher
Certificate Sample
Scheduled reunion marathons:
Mississippi Blues Marathon--Jackson, MS
1/3/09
We're offering a $10 discount for
your members on the marathon ($5 off if they
select the half). When they register on active.com, they will need to enter the following
codes: 50STATES5 - for a $5 discount on the
half marathon for 50 States Club Members. 50STATES10
- for $10 discount on the full marathon for 50 States Club Members. The Jackson Marriott
will have rooms available for $79 a night. More details will be available on the
race web site soon. Bill Rodgers will be the speaker at the race expo on Friday.
-John Sewell, Race Director
www.msbluesmarathon.com
Deadwood-Mickelson Trail--Deadwood, SD
6/7/09
www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com
New Mexico Marathon--Albuquerque, NM 9/6/09
www.newmexicomarathon.org
Maine Marathon--Portland, ME 10/04/09
www.mainemarathon.com
Future possiblities:
Do you have a suggestion for 2010 reunions?
Please offer your suggestions and help
organize a reunion marathon in your home state. Please
contact Charles Sayles charles.50sm@csayles.com
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50 States Marathon Club World
Tour
World Tour Event 2009:
This year's World Tour Event we'll be running the Big Five Marathon
in the Entabeni Private Game Preserve near Johannesburg, South Africa.
Highlights of the trip include:
*daily game drives and a bush walk
*safari vehicles to inspect marathon course
*Red Cross Big Five Marathon
*after marathon party
*choose accommodations from Wildside Tent Camp or
Lakeside Lodge
*rates include meals, transfers, drives, medical insurance
*optional two night extension to Victoria Falls
4 night packages (June 18-22, 2009) from $1,239 plus air to Johannesburg (based on
current exchange rates)
7 night packages (June 16-23, 2009) from $1,820 plus air to Johannesburg (based on
current exchange rates)
$154 for marathon/half marathon package: race, t-shirt, medal, diploma, charity fee
to Red Cross South Africa
$44 for Champion Chip if you don't own one
If you are interested in joining fellow club members on this exciting tour, please
contact Steve boone for more information and to reserve your spot. steveboone@aol.com
For more details on accommodations, rates, and packages, please see the web site:
http://www.amazingrunningtours.com/bigfivemarathon.asp
Events directed by our members
Texas Marathon-Kingwood, TX 01/01/09 Steve&Paula Boone
www.50statesmarathonclub.com/texas.html
Zoom! Yah! Yah! Indoor Marathon--Northfield, MN 01/11/09 Dick Daymont dick@northfieldrunning.com
http://www.geocities.com/zoomyahyah/
Kahtoola Wasatch Winter 50K/5K--Midway, UT 01/31/09 John Bozung
www.squawpeak50.com
Tallahassee--Tallahassee, FL 02/01/09
Jack McDermott
http://www.gulfwinds.org/marathon/
www.tallahasseemarathon.com
Ocala--Ocala, FL
02/01/09
Chuck Savage
www.ocalamarathon.com
B&A Trail--Severna Park, MD 03/01/09
Tom Bradford
www.annapolisstriders.org
Seabrook Lucky Trail--Seabrook, TX 03/15/09
Robby Sabban
www.seabrookmarathon.org
Yakima River Canyon--Yakima, WA 04/04/09
Bob Dolphin
http://www.ontherunevents.com/yrcm/
Davy Crockett Bear Chase--Groveton,
TX 04/11/09
Steve & Paula Boone
http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/bear.html
Lake Waramaug Ultra Races 50K, 50M, 100K - New Preston, CT
04/26/09
Carl Hunt
860-355-8847 huntcarl@sbcglobal.net
BPAC 6 Hr Distance Classic--Buffalo, NY 04/?/09
Carl
Pegels www.wny-ultra.org/bpac
Tacoma City--Tacoma, WA 05/3/09 Tony
Phillippi www.tacomacitymarathon.com
Walker Only--St. Cloud, MN 05/16/09 Dave
Daubert tonkatails@aol.com
Hump 50K--White Clay Preserve Park, PA 05/?/09
Hunt Bartine hbartine@yahoo.com
http://www.udel.edu/johnmack/traildawgs/
Wyoming--Laramie, WY 05/24/09 Brent Weigner
www.angelfire.com/wy2/marathon
Bob Potts--York, PA 5/31/09 Clay
Shaw
www.bobpottsmarathon.com
Squaw Peak 50M Trail- Provo, UT 06/06/09
John Bozung
www.squawpeak50.com
Deadwood Mickelson Trail (26.2/13.1) -Deadwood, SD 6/7/09 Jerry Dunn Reunion
Run
www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com
Kat'cina Mosa 100K--Provo, UT 08/01/09
John Bozung
www.squawpeak50.com
Leading Ladies--Spearfish, SD 08/?/09
Elaine Doll-Dunn
www.leadingladiesmarathon.com
Leanhorse Hundred, Half Hundred & 50K--Hot Springs, SD 08/22/09-08/23/09
Jerry Dunn
www.leanhorse.com
Skagit Flats--Burlington, WA 09/07/08
Terry Sentinella
www.skagitflatsmarathon.com
Century--Fulton, NY 10/12/08
Ruth Ripley
www.oswegoymca.org
Stone Steps 50K--Cincinnati,OH 10/19/08
David Corfman
www.stonesteps50k.com
rd@stonesteps50k.com
Grand Rapids--Grand Rapids, MI 10/19/08
Don Kern www.grandrapidsmarathon.com
Spinx Run Fest--Greenville, SC 10/25/08
John Johnson www.spinxrunfest.com
Waco--Waco, TX 10/26/08
Nancy Goodnight http://mmm.sw.org
Two Cities--Fresno, CA 11/9/08
Nancy Talley & Mike Herman
www.runfresno.com
Bartram Forest 50K/26.2--Milledgeville, GA 11/29/08
Kevin Hatfield
http://wintertrailrun.net/
kevin.hatfield@gmail.com
Baton Rouge Beach--Baton Rouge, LA 12/06/08
Craig Watson
www.brbeachmarathon.com
P.O.Box 15638 Houston, TX 77220-5638 www.50statesmarathonclub.com This web site provides information for the members of the 50 States Marathon Club. The club operates under the direction of a board of directors selected by the membership. The club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of health and fitness and the members share the common goal of running a marathon in each of the fifty states.
To join, a runner must have completed a marathon in at least
ten states.To Join: Read the Rules, print an Application, complete the information and mail it in.
Feed back
Your input, ideas and voice are important to the formation of the club. We need
members and volunteers to share their successes, concerns, and general thoughts regarding
the sport of marathon running.
This site was developed and is maintained by American Computer Systems, Houston, TX please contact steveboone@aol.com for any changes or corrections.
Board of Directors
Tom Adair-president tomadairsr@bellsouth.net
(picture)
Charles Sayles-VP/reunions charles.50sm@csayles.com
(picture)
Susan Sinclair-secretary sksinclair@yahoo.com
(picture)
Steve Boone-treasurer steveboone@aol.com
(picture)
Paula Boone-membership batzrunner@aol.com (picture)
Lois Berkowitz-newsletter gberkowitz336393@comcast.net
(picture)
Dave Bell-board member davebell@douloscorp.com (picture)
Incorporated 3/30/2001
Personals
Scott Courtney was
featured in an article in the Loveland Reporter-Herald for his completion of the 50 states
in less than three years. (article)
Jeff Hill is looking for any members that are
trying (or have) run all the states in under 4 hours. Contact him at jhilljp@gmail.com
Kevin Brosi ran the Isle of Man Marathon on
8/10/08. (video)
Brent Weigner has broken another record by
completing a marathon on all seven continents for the fifth time at the Melbourne Marathon
in Australia on 10/12/08.
The Baltimore Examiner featured Suzanne
(Soozy) Fredrickson for completing the states in
Baltimore on 10/11/08. (article)
The Florida Times-Union featured members Linda
Bushong-Reid and Bruce
Reid as they completed their 50th state in Wisconsin
on 10/5/08. (article)
The Keene Sentinel offered congratulations to Michael
Poretsky on his upcoming 50 state finish in New
Hampshire on 9/28/08. (article)
WKYC featured him in a news story about his finish at the Clarence Demar Marathon
(interview)
Our love and sympathy goes out to Gunhild Swanson on the passing of her husband, Jack
Swanson, our fellow marathoner. He passed on
Friday 9/19/08 at the age of 73. He had completed 200 marathons. http://marathonmaniacs.com/
Bill Pauls was featured in the Columbia Tribune in an
article about his 50 state completion that happened on 9/7/08 at the Skagit Flats Marathon
in Burlington, WA. (article)
Attention - If you've sent an e-mail to Susan requesting your finisher's
certificate, and have not yet received it - would you please re-send your request to sksinclair@yahoo.com. She has managed
to lock herself out of her msn account, and is unable to retrieve those requests.
Or, you can always send it the old-fashioned way - via "snail mail".
Thanks a bunch.
See an interview with Marlin Keesler about
his 50 states quest and his book Our Life on the Run. (interview)
Our love and sympathies go out to Beth Davenport
on the passing of her brother.
I'm an editor with Runner's World magazine. I'm working on a story about
"foot commuters" -- people who are getting to and from work by running. They
might be doing it to add mileage to their training logs, or they might be doing it to save
gas money. Whatever the reason, we'd like to know if any of the members of your
organization are doing this. Would you be able to help me with this? All the best, Katie Neitz Katie.Neitz@rodale.com
I am writing to know if there are any members who might be interested in checking
off HI by doing Honolulu this Dec. I have a 2 bedroom condo which I was supposed to
share with a few of the people I regularly run with, but they have backed out. I am
interested in sharing with other ladies who would be willing to introduce themselves to me
and I to them between now and then; hopefully before the end of Oct when the price goes
up, even sooner before fares go up. Jo Dee Preston
jodeepreston@verizon.net
Dear 50 States Marathon Club:
Hello! My name is Elise Allen, a television writer and the author of The
Traveling Marathoner: A Complete Guide to Top U.S. Races and Sightseeing on the Run
(which features none other than Steve and Paula Boone), and I could use your help.
I'm currently working on a documentary about women from different life circumstances who
have met and bonded during marathon training. This won't be a documentary about
running, per se, but about these women and their relationships: think Sex and the City,
but centered on marathoners. I'm hoping I might find my subjects from among your
group. My goal is to find a group of four or five women; women who likely would
never have crossed paths in daily life, but who have become friends as they shared hour
after hour on their long runs. Some types on my wish list include an "empty
nester" in her 50's, taking on the marathon as a way to reinvent herself; a
struggling 20-something tackling the marathon in hopes of losing weight; a highly driven,
successful woman in her late 30's or early 40's, so busy she barely has time to breathe,
but continually conquers marathons to add to her many accomplishments; and a
stay-at-home-mom who dedicates herself entirely to her family, and relies on running as
her main source of "me" time. In addition, I'm very intrigued by family
members who run together, be they mother/daughter or sisters. Naturally, these ideal
types are only starting points, and I'm very open to whatever I might find. If you
or someone you know is intereste, please send an email to EliseAllen@aol.com , and include your story and a
picture. Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing from you soon! All the
best, Elise Allen
Jean Evansmore was featured in
the Baltimore Sun in an article about her upcoming 50 state finish in Alaska. (article)
Brendan Cournane was featured
on the "Someone You Should Know" feature of his local news for his completion of
the 50 states. (video)
With one state to go on his quest to complete the states, Terry Crapanzano was featured in his local paper, the Hammond Star. (article)
Our sympathies go out to Charles
Sayles on the passing of his
brother, Edward, on 7/28/08. Edward joined Charles in running several marathons.
Susan Daley won a free entry into the Twin Cities Marathon at a silent auction and now can't
go. If you would like the certificate for free entry, please contact Susan
Daley at sdaley@perkinscoie.com.
Certificate must be used by August 1st or it expires.
We're sad to hear about the passing of Donald
Lang. He was a 50 state marathoner for many
years and one of our charter members. He completed the states four times and also
completed the Australian states and the Canadian provinces. He had completed over
400 marathons. He passed away in early May. If you'd like to share stories
with his family, please contact Kerry Belles at sagree1@yahoo.com
Ann Singer was featured in an interview about her upcoming completion of the 50
states. (interview)
Boonsom Hartman was recognized by the
Illinois General Assembly for her accomplishment of completing two marathons in each of
the 50 states. Congratulations Boonsom. (resolution)
Michael Goolkasian is running his 50th state
in the marathon portion of the Couer d'Alene Ironman in honor of his friend Tim Chesko. (article)
Lauri Fauerbach-Adams was featured on a radio
program with Endurance Planet. (broadcast)
Ken Hart was recognized for his upcoming 50th
state finish at Grandma's Marathon on 6/21/08. (article)
Dave Bell completed his 200th marathon at Steamboat on
6/1/08. (article)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry Dunn on the passing of his mother in April.
Michael Goolkasian is featured in an article
about his upcoming 50 states finish at the Ironman Coeur d'Alene next month. (article)
Eddie Hahn was featured in an article about
his 100th marathon at the Country Music Marathon. (article)
Holly Koester is featured on Cheerios boxes. (video) (article)
50 States Marathon Club member Jack Strausman
is featured front and center in the photo accompanying the May Runner's World
article on the Zoom! Yah! Yah! Marathon pg 119. (Thanks for the info Rob Toonkel)
------------ Notices
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*NEW* NEW*
We've added a new feature to the club web site called Demographics.
This is an ongoing project and has not been completed. Play with it at your
leisure. Send us updates to your marathon count, states completed, location where
you completed the states, etc. Changes are made nearly daily. http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/50dc/demographics.html
Members!! The club has secured an arrangement with Hometown Threads
to offer discounted embroidered merchandise to our members. You can choose from apparel,
jackets, bags, totes, etc. with our 50 States Marathon Club logos. You can also
have your name embroidered on the apparel for a small additional fee. You can order
directly from the web site. If you prefer to add additional text or FINISHER, please
specify in the "Additional Instructions" field in the order form online.
Hometown Threads will contact you directly about any questions you have concerning your
order.
http://www.companycasuals.com/50statesmarathonclub/
In stock, we have white Pique Knit (Polo type) shirts which are available in men's
and women's sizes S, M, L, XL for both finishers and "non-finishers".
Please check the Merchandise order form to order and see samples. Please make sure
you circle the size you need on your order. http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/50dc/merchandise.html
*New function on our web site*
We have added a section to the web site called "Race Results"
under the "Information" heading at the top of this web page. This resource
will help our members who are looking for results from races for their certification. If
you have old results or are looking for old results, please check out this new function.
Greg Taylor let us know about a great
free website that allows you to create a map with the states you select shaded. You can
select up to 6 different criteria (six colors). Pretty nice for creating nifty looking
maps that show which states one has completed.
http://monarch.tamu.edu/~maps2/us.htm
Jay has listed schedules which will allow you to do marathons in every state and DC
without having to do two marathons on any weekend. "This
began as an exercise to satisfy my own curiosity. It
was so much work that I have decided to publish it. I
have no plans to attempt this but hopefully it will help someone who might actually be
able to do this."
http://gassette.tripod.com/51inYearHome.htm
Jerry Greenwald has put together a Yahoo! group for
our members. This is a site where you can post questions, blogs, comments, pictures,
polls, etc. You will have to set up a free Yahoo! user and join the 50statesmarathonclub
group. Any questions email Jerry at born2runinbldr@yahoo.com
----- Deals for our members-------
Dedra Trotter has an offer for our members. Get 25% off until 12/31/08
on maps and other cool travel stuff from Store.RandMcNally.com. As
50-staters we are on the road a lot – so why not save time and gas (= money) by
having a map. Also, atlases, wall maps and globes make great travel planners and
great gifts – they educate and decorate. Give a gift that is useful and fun.
Use my employee code: SHARE3599 to
get the discount and free shipping for orders over $50. Travel smart and travel fun.
Bob Fletcher is
offering his book, Spaghetti Every Friday, to any club member. Buy one for
$10 plus $2 shipping. Send a check for $12 to Bob Fletcher, P.O. Box 7, Fredericksburg, TX
78624 (If anyone wants their copy autographed, he'll be glad to do it). This may be
your last chance to get Bob's book. He's closing down the book business this year.
Beth Davenport has had a good
response from her local running club about a "buddy system" to have a New Mexico
"buddy" for our club members travelling to New Mexico for any of their
marathons. eddiesfan@excite.com
12/13/08 Thunder Road Marathon--Charlotte, NC is offering a $10 discount to club members. Enter the
code: 50 States (There is a space after 50.)
www.runcharlotte.com
1/3/09 Mississippi Blues Marathon--Jackson, MS is offering a $10 discount for members on the marathon ($5 off if they select the half). When they
register on active.com, they will need to enter the following codes: 50STATES5
- for a $5 discount on the half marathon for 50 States Club Members. 50STATES10
- for $10 discount on the full marathon for 50 States Club Members. www.msbluesmarathon.com
1/18/09 - Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon--Phoenix, AZ is offering a $10 discount for the full or half. Code: 50STATE Discount available until
1/9/09. Discover the beauty of Arizona at the 6th annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll
Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. The marathon and half marathon are flat and fast
- perfect for runners and walkers of all ability levels. 70 live bands, 40 cheer
teams and themed water stations add spirit and inspiration as you run through the scenic
cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and tempe. Both routes start in downtown Phoenix and
finish in Tempe by ASU's Sun Devil stadium. www.rnraz.com
1/29/09 ING Miami Marathon-Miami, FL is offering a $10
discount for the full marathon and $5
discount for the half marathon. Code: 50STATE09
Discount available through July 08. If you use the code without being a member, your
registration will be cancelled without notice. www.ingmiamimarathon.com
1/31/09 Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival--Midway,
UT is offering a $5 discount for 50K and marathon www.squawpeak50.com
2/1/09 Mardi Gras Marathon-New Orleans, LA is offering a $10 discount for members. Just use the NOTC
member discount category and put "50"
in the membership number field for online registration. www.mardigrasmarathon.com
2/1/09 Tallahassee Marathon-Tallahassee, FL is offering a $5 discount. Use the coupon code: 50smc08
if you register through Active.com. www.tallahasseemarathon.com
2/14/09 Surfside Beach Marathon is
offering a special award inscribed with "50 States" for the first 50 finishers
from out of state. www.surfsidemarathon.com
3/15/09 Little Rock Marathon-Little Rock, AR is offering a $10 discount on the full marathon (code: LUV50STATESCLUB) and $5 off
the half (code: LUV50STATESHALF) when they register online. Discounts are available until 3/2/09.
For those that wish to mail in their form please have them deduct $10 for marathon and $5
for half. Mail in registrations are more expensive. All memberships will be
verified before registrations are confirmed. www.littlerockmarathon.com
3/15/09 Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon-Seabrook, TX is offering a $10 discount for the marathon and the trail
challenge (code: CLFC09)
www.seabrookmarathon.org
3/29/09 Georgia Marathon--Atlanta GA is offering a $10
discount for the full marathon (code: 50STATESMAR09)
and $5 off the half (code: 50STATESHALF09) when you register through
active.com http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1566034
You can join our 50 States Marathon Club team and we'll receive lots of great benefits.
Our team name is "50 States Marathon Club"
and the password for the team is "50states".
We can receive the benefits if we have 50+ members attend the race. Our
thanks to member, Peggy Rogers for setting this up for us.
www.inggeorgiamarathon.com
4/26/09 Lake Waramaug Ultras--New Preston, CT is
offering a $5 discount to club members and a
comp entry to race directors.
http://www.roadntracksports.com/LWUM/
5/16/09 Brookings Marathon-Brookings, SD is offering a $10
discount. Use the 50 Staters Registration Discount on the online
entry process or write "50 Stater" on the form before mailing. Discount
available until 3/31/09.
www.brookingsmarathon.com
6/28/09 Kona Marathon-Kona, HI is offering a $5
discount (mail in application only). www.konamarathon.com
---- Invitations to our members ----
I’d like
your help in promoting my autobiography, Running through My Mind: Confessions
of an Every Day Runner. After 105,000+ miles and (literally)
running every day for over 28 years, I think I’ve managed to compile the
complete book of running. From Peachtree to Boston to a ‘run across
Georgia’ to 24-hour endurance runs to Badwater to Western States—I’ve
managed to taste a little bit of everything running has to offer in my quest to cover the
spectrum in my running career (which is still going strong, by the way). I would
appreciate it if you would forward this to the members of your running club as well as
anyone else you believe might be interested or in need of a little motivation, a little
inspiration, and a whole lot of entertainment. Thanks in advance for your
support. -Scott Ludwig Available
now on www.amazon.com
100% of author royalties will be donated to the American Cancer Society and the
American Heart Association in memory of the author's parents.
11/2/08 I thought maybe you could help me out with this. The City of
Manchester Marathon in NH asked if I could find experienced runners who would be able to
lead pace groups. Sub 3, 3:10, 3:20, and so on up. If you know of anyone who
would be interested, please contact me. Laura Bleakley laurableakley@yahoo.com
www.cityofmanchestermarathon.com
Kevin Smith with Your Run is looking for marathon stories. If you
have a running story you would like to share, or would like to read other runners'
stories, check out their website.
http://www.yourrun.com/
Bethann Powers is offering 20% off
each item of her "Uniquely Colorful Activewear". www.runningfunky.com
From Fairbanks to Boston - 50 Great U.S. Marathons This book
provides a fun and informative "where to" resource about marathon
experiences. Available for $16.95 (+$4 shipping - US) from dolphinmteam@earthlink.net or
425-226-1518 or 509-966-0188 -Bob&Lenore
Dolphin
Our Life on the Run
This is Marlin Keesler's story of running all 50 states -a six and a half year race across
America that he and his family would embark on - one in which the benefits of travel would
do more for his two children afflicted with a rare learning disorder than any classroom
could offer.
www.ourlifeontherun.com
"Be one of the stars!" Britton
Sports Productions is offering 10% off
their products for 50 States Marathon Club members. Visit their booths at expos,
identify yourself as a member, and you'll receive the discount. If you are achieving
a milestone (100th marathon, 50th state, etc.), they'll interview you and include it on
the race DVD. Website: www.mrbritton.com
Are you interested in a owning a 50
States Marathon Club ring? The price will be approximately $500 for the
men's or women's version. Please email Andy
Velazco at avelazcomd@aol.com (picture).
