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We have all seen the tremendous growth in the last 10-15 years, of Charity Races and Charity Runners (Team In Training, e.g., got its start in the 1988 NY City Marathon). Ever wonder how much money is raised with all this charitable running? Take a guess. A recent USATF preliminary survey result shows that approximately how much money was raised for charity in 2002 by American Runners?
a) $250 million;
b) $340 million;
c) $520 million;
d) $750 million.

Congratulations to Mike Bone and his staff at Spectrum Sports for putting on an excellent Fourth of July race in Huntington Beach this year. The new course at the Surf City Run was extremely well received, as was the expanded Expo.

The revised course was much flatter and faster, and took in a view of the beach that wasn’t part of the course in years past. What a concept--a beach city race where you can actually see the beach!

As usual, many of the 3000+ runners and their families stayed after the race to enjoy the annual HB Parade that followed. Next year will be the 100th edition of the parade, so be sure to register early for this one in 2004, and stick around for this rare slice of hometown Americana.

The Open Race ended with a virtual Snail Trail! The top four finishers were all flashing the new A Snail’s Pace Running Club uniforms as they swept to the Finish Line! Congratulations to Johann Appell, Dave Schumacher, Darius Bastani, and Nick Arciniaga who took the top 4 places respectively. Kudos also to four more Snails Dave Parsel, Scott Edgeworth, Joel Guzman, and Josh Hannan who also ran in the top 15.

In the HB Residents race, congratulations to Christine Appell who ran a superb 18:44 for a second place finish among the Female runners.

However, don’t feel like you have to be this fast to be a Snail! Our outstanding Running Club is open to all ability levels and you can be assured that the vast majority of Club Members are indeed snail-like! Ask in any store, or click running club to get more details on ASPRC membership. It’s a great way to meet new people and find training partners.

That’s right, the LA Marathon is just around the corner. Well, the marathon may still be 7 months away, but your training has to start SOON!

So naturally, our very popular LA Marathon Training Program (sponsored once again by Asics) is gearing up to begin training and is now available in three of our four stores--Fountain Valley, Laguna Hills, and Brea. Get all the details here: Marathon Training Programs.

If you, a friend, or a relative are not interested in Marathon Training, but want to start making some positive progress toward a fitness-oriented lifestyle, be sure to check out our Beginning Running Program which is truly unique in Orange County. This Beginning Program is appropriate for anyone looking to improve his or her fitness level and lose weight through a safe and consistent running/walking program. Check out the details on our Beginning Running Program by clicking here.

As we do every month, we’ve created some special August Sale items for our Newsletter readers and website browsers. Check them out here or click the Monthly Specials button on the left.

Cross-Country season (XC) is almost here. Many of you XC athletes will want to pick up a pair of XC flats for racing. A “word to the wise”: SHOP EARLY! (Okay, two words!).

Just like Track & Field, special shoes for XC season are not available year-round. Our stores--AND all the manufacturers, like Nike, Adidas, Asics, etc.--do not keep a selection of these shoes in their inventories after the season. In fact, selection is very scarce by the time the season is even half done. Don’t be left out--do NOT wait until you need them, or just before your first race. As they say, if you snooze, you lose!

The Pasadena Store Staff and their Fun Runners are participating in the Nike Challenge on Thursday evenings. Store Manager Larry Malig says that the Nike run is temporarily replacing the normal Thursday Fun Run on the Mt. Wilson Trail, but there is no change to the other weekly Fun Runs -- Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Call the Pasadena store for details at 626-568-9886.

Store Manager Rick Herr and all the Laguna Hills Store Staff want to wish the best of luck to their departing summer staffers, Nick Morello and Adam Freeland, who are returning to school as August draws to a close. Stop by and wish Nick and Adam another successful school year.

The Brea Store is happy to announce their 3rd anniversary this month. Store Manager, John Beaver, and his staff want to thank everyone in North Orange County for their support enabling them to become the fastest growing A Snail’s Pace Running Shop in history. Congratulations to John and all his great staff!

The Fountain Valley Store Manager Robert Mignosa expects a big turnout at the local Huntington Beach Distance Derby on August 9th, and wishes to remind everyone that applications for this race and every other local race--and even many out-of-town races--can be found in the store’s Race Information area.

Find the A Snail's Pace Running Shop near you by clicking here.

Race information courtesy of RacePlace.com

Date	Event / Distance	Contact	Location	Misc
8/2/03 Saturday 7:30 am	9th Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Run, Fun Walk, High School Age Roadrace & Little Tike Trot	Baldwin Park Community Center 626/813-5245 x316	Baldwin Park Community 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA91706	Flat, fast course w/cash prizes to 1st place 5K overall M&F finishers & awards 3-deep each age div., including H.S. & individuals. Download application from: baldwinpark.com, runnersimage.net or www.raceplace.com/baldwinpark/
8/9/03 Saturday 7:30 am	San Bernardino Pacers Marathon Training Program Signups	Lee Gagnon 909/864-4474 leongagnon@yahoo.com	Littlefield/Shultis Community Park, Wagonwheel Road & Kendall Dr. San Bernardino, CA	A 30-week running or walking training program.Meet people with similar goals, make friends, and get in shape.Complete the LA Marathon.Website: www.sanbernardinopacers.com
8/9/03 Saturday 7:00 am	49th Annual Huntington Beach Distance Derby 10 Mile Run, 5 Mile Run/Walk, and Surf Kid's Fun Run (1 mi, 1/2 mi, 1/4 mi)	714/375-8490 or 949/581-0105 kirarp@mindspring.com	Huntington Beach Pier Plaza (PCH and Main), Huntington Beach, CA	Orange County's oldest road race event! USATF sanctioned event benefiting Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguards. Reg. open at 6am. Strollers/Skates/Dogs NOT allowed.Online registration until 8/6/03 midnight at: www.active.com
8/9/03 Saturday 7:30 am	24th Annual Run Through the Pines 5K and 10K Run. Racewalk and Funwalk to Support the Forest. Staggeredstarts allow runners to do both 5K and 10K, if desired. (5K/7:30am, 10K/8am)	Laura Dyberg, Mountain Recreation & Sports 909/867-5833 or toll free 866/473-2386 MtnRecreation@aol.com	Closed paved highway around Lake Gregory in Crestline, CA; scenic course with slight up & down inclines (elev 4,720 ft)	Reg incl t-shirt & Pancake breakfast. Race results by PrimeTime. Proceeds support Mtn Rim Fire Safe Council, San Brdno Natl Forest Assoc & Children's Forest to help with healthy forest and fire safe education.
8/10/03 Sunday 8:00 am	14th Annual San Clemente Fiesta 5000 5K Run/Walk/Stroller Stride	San Clemente Chamber 949/492-1131	Start: 300 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente, CA	Held with the San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival which features food, game booths, live music, contests, kiddie rides and much more! Website: www.scchamber.com
8/10/03 Sunday 8:00 am	The 24th Annual Samurai 5K Run and Fun Walk	John "J.T." Tamaki 323/295-0556 jctamaki@aol.com	Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA	Sponsored by the 63rd Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival. Proceeds benefit the Japanese American Optimist Club Youth Projects. Online Registration: www.active.com Website: www.niseiweek.org
8/16/03 Saturday 8:00 am	2nd Annual HOT 5K Run/Walk and/or Crawl. (HOT-Hispanic Outreach Taskforce).	Zazil Mijares/HOT 562/789-0550 hot.biz@verizon.net	Aeolian Elementary School-11600 Aeolian Ave., Whittier, CA 90607	Point to point race. Pre-reg $15 before 8/1/03. $20 after. $100 cash prize to 1st male & female finishers. Trophies awarded in all categories & medallions to child entrants. Post event Family health fair. Website: www.hotoutreach.org
8/23/03 Saturday 8:00 am	19th Annual Jet to Jetty 10K Run (8:30am); 5K Walk/Run (8am); 1K Youth Run (9:45am)	W2 Promotions 310/828-4123 W2Promo@aol.com	Dockweiler Beach Playa Del Rey, CA	Fast, paved scenic course. Awards & Drawing for Trip to Hawaii; Competitive Groups. USATF certified course. Reg online @ W2Promotions.com active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1061228
8/24/03 Sunrday 7:30 am	Southern California Road Runners of Walnut Men & Women's Distance Run--3 Miles and a Children's Fun Run	Danny Castro 626/622-8569 Stryldy@aol.com	Mt. San Antonio College Cross Country Course1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut, CA91789	$17 early reg; $20 after 8/20/03. Children's Fun Run $10. Online Reg at www.active.com or visit the So CA Road Runners of Walnut website for a race flyer at:www.geociies.com/scrrofwalnut/
8/28/03 Thursday 6:00 pm	19th Annual Sunset in the Park 2.8/4.8 Mile cross country foot races w/High School Age 2.8 Mile Team Challenge Race (girls/4:30 pm, Boys/5 pm)	The Finish Line Int'l. Oscar Rosales 714/841-5417	Central Park west, Huntington Beach, CA (Thomas Bros. Map, Pg. 857, G3)	Fully conned & monitored. All distances to USAT&F standards & USATF sanctioned. Proceeds benefit Orange County Youth Associations. www.nealand.com/finishline

Date	Event / Distance	Contact	Location	Misc
9/7/03 Sunday 8:00 am	5th Annual 3K/5K Run/Walk For Awareness - Ovarian Cancer	818/985-0288 or 800/500-1877 ovarianCA@aol.com	4024 Redford Ave., Studio City, CBS Studio Center	Run or Walk past famous Movie Sets & Television Shows; Vendor Expo w/food, drink & more! Visit Website: www.ovarianCancerCalifornia.com
9/13/03 Saturday 7:45 am	14th Annual Loop-the-Lake 5K Run Into the Forest and 15K Around Lake Arrowhead	Laura Dyberg, Mountain Recreation & Sports 909/867-5833 or toll free 866/473-2386 MtnRecreation@aol.com	15K-scenic paved hwy run around Lake Arrowhead with moderate up & down inclines; 5K "into the forest" on paved hwy w/mid pt. turn-around (elev 5,120 ft)	Reg incl t-shirt $ Pancake breakfast. Race results by PrimeTime. Proceeds support Mtn Rim Fire Safe Council & San Brdno Natl Assoc Fire Ed Program to help w/healthy forest & fire safe education.
9/14/03 Sunday 9:00 am	2nd Annual Kickin' Cancer Los Angeles 5K Walk/Run, Kiddie-K and Women's Healthcare Expo	1-877-OVARY-11 amy@lcfocr.org cmartinez1000@aol.com	San Vicente Blvd. in Brentwood, CA	Really fun family Walk and Run! Free prizes, fun music, moonbounce, painting wall, free food & drink. Funds raised benefit by The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer. Register online at: kickincancer.com
9/14/03 Sunday 8:30 am	City of Hope 10K/5K Run & 5K Walk (registration at 7am)	800/266-7920 www.walk4hope.org	City of Hope Campus, 1500 East Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA	Join thousands taking part in the Walk/Run/Festival for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer. Entertainment, Survivors Pavillion, Music, Food vendors, Kid's zone & more! www.walk4hope.org
9/14/03 Sunday 7:30 am	Simi Valley Days 5K/10K and Kids One Mile	Dave Willard 805/732-3223 dwilltri@adelphia.net	Von's Shopping Center at 300 W. Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley	5K start/7:35am, Wheelchair racers/7:30am, 10K/8:15am, Kids One Mile/8:20am.
9/14/03 Sunday 8:00 am	23rd Annual American Heart Walk - 10K Competitive Run, 5K Walk, & Kid's Fun Run	Meredith 949/856-3555 ocheartwalk@heart.org	Irvine Spectrum Center, Orange County	Heart disease kills more people each yr. than next 5 leading causes of death combined! Enjoy free health screenings, food, Kids Fun Zone, entertainment along 5K route. Support the American Heart Assn. heartwalk.kintera.org/orangecountyca heartwalk.kintera.org/orangecountyca
9/20/03 Saturday 8:00 am	American Heart Walk LA - 5K Presented by Blue Shield of California. Fundraising Heart Walk & Wellness Festival. (Saturday Sept 20th and Sunday Sept 21st)	213/291-7000 www.heartwalkla.org heartwalkla@heart.org	LA South in El Segundo, Six Flags in Valencia, Westside at the VA, and Downtown at Griffith Park	Funds raised are used to support heart disease and stroke research. Register online for your own Fundraising web page! American Heart Walk - saving lives, one step at a time. www.heartwalkla.org
9/20/03 Saturday 8:30 am	"Race for Education" 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Health Expo for Girls At-Risk	LA County Commission For Women 213/974-1455 or Reiko Duba 661/265-6593 RDuba@aol.com	Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA	Cash prizes to top 3 M & W overall.Drawing for 2 Korean Air Tickets, live entertainment/refreshments & silent auction. Register online at www.active.com active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1060370&affiliate=0
9/21/03 Sunday 8:00 am	Alive and Running 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run & Kids 1K	W2 Promotions 310/828-4123 W2Promo@aol.com	Westchester, CA (LAX)	Fun, flat course benefiting Suicide Prevention Center. Website:www.W2Promotions.com www.raceplace.com/alive/
9/27/03 Saturday 8:30 am	Hesperia Days 5K Run/Walk/Skate	Naomi Gansky Hesperia Park & Rec 760/244-1007 n_gansky@hrpd.org	"E" and Main Streets, Hesperia, CA	Call or E-mail for entry info or check website: www.hrpd.org
9/27/03 Saturday 8:30 am	Santa Monica 5K Run and Fun Walk	Lynn M. James 310/393-9287 ext. 346 LJames2619@aol.com	25th and California in Santa Monica, CA	Fast race through scenic residential neighborhood & ocean-side vistas. Central timing, shoe chip, & prizes for age div. every 5 yrs. from 12 yrs. and under to 65+. Website: www.santamonica5k.net
9/28/03 Sunday 7:30 am	12th Annual Komen Orange County Race For the Cure Women's 5K Run/Walk, Family 1 Mi Fun Walk & Coed 5K Run/Walk	Race Hotline: 714/957-9165 or Kinane Events 760/434-1601 race@ockomen.com	Pacific Life Building Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA	Prize purse money, health/fitness/kid's expo. Pledge prizes & team competition. USATF certified course. Visit www.kinaneevents.com or for entry/pledge form:www.ockomen.com

The answer is c). According to Running Times (Sept 2003), citing the USATF survey, over $520 million was raised by American runners in 2002 for charitable causes. Isn’t that incredible! Congratulations to all of you who were part of this wonderful group donation!!