Apple Run 2009 turned out to be a beautiful morning with 223 runners and walkers enjoying clear skies and cool morning temperatures.  A recent rain had packed the trails and removed the dust.  Remarkably equal numbers of participants tackled the various disciplines with 78 runners in the 5K, 75 runners on the10K trail and 48 walkers in the Two Mile.  22 youth (ages 5 - 12) tackled the Half Mile Kids Run.

In the Two Mile Walk, Rick Cotta (Tehachapi) took his third consecutive victory with a time of  23:46.  Diana Eales (Mission Viejo) took her fourth Two Mile Walk victory with a time of 25:28.  For the 5K Run, Carey Mercer returned after a seven year absence to take his third 5K Run victory with a time of 18:24.  For the women, local Springville runner, Abigail DeLaCruz, took her first Apple Run 5K with a time of 22:35.   The Apple Run 5K record holder, Galvin Gonzalez (Delano), switched from the 5K to the 10K trail run, and proceeded to set a new 10K record with a time of 37:24, eclipsing the mark set by Victor Low of 37:39 in 2005.  Galvin now holds Apple Run course records for both the 5K run and 10K trail run.  For the women, Lupe Eberle of Bakersfield, took first place with a time of 56:47.  In the Half Mile Kids Run, Kenneth Wallace of Springville, took first place with a time of 3:23.

Full results are posted on the Apple Run web site at http://springville.ca.us/applerun/. 

Race photos will be posted soon.  If you have good photos of the start of the race or any good race shots, please email them to applerun@ocsnet.net.

The Apple Run wants to thank our online coaches Jill Kemmerling and Barefoot Bruce Toien for offering their insights, advice and motivation.  Also to be thanked is Ray Keys-Bramlett  of Active.me for providing replenishment drinks to each and every finisher.  We also want to thank our sponsors, the Sprngville Chamber of Commerce, Oacys and the Sequoia Ranch who make the Apple Run possible.

Mark your calendar for next year's event, October 16, 2010.   This will be the 30th annual Springville Apple Run and planning is underway for a BIG event!  Thanks to all of the faithful Apple Runners and Walkers for supporting the Apple Run.  We'll see you next year!

The weekend forecast for Springville is in from The Weather Channel  As you can see it calls for sunny skies and a high temperature in the low eighties on Saturday.  Springville is expected to get some rain today and Wednesday which will help get rid of dust and pack the trails.  

Today (October 13th) is the last day to register!  Registration can only be done online at the Apple Run web site at http://springville.ca.us/applerun.  Registration closes at midnight tonight.  There is no race-day registration.

Read the final thoughts and advice on "Running YOUR Race" from coach Jill Kemmerling  and "Self-monitoring" from coach Barefoot Bruce at the Coach's Corner.

Look for a final Apple Run News email on Thursday regarding parking and race bag pick-up.

We again want to thank Active.Me for bringing their energy drinks to the Apple Run and for the Springville Chamber of Commerce and Oacys for making the Apple Run possible.  It should be a beautiful race weekend.

See you on Saturday morning!

Questions? Email the Apple Run at applerun@ocsnet.net.

Final preparations are underway for the 29th annual Springville Apple Run.  Pictured, is race course coordinator, Nancy Bruce, as she adds trail flagging to the 10K Trail Run.

The ten-day weather forecast is in from The Weather Channel and shows clear skies and a high temperature of 81 degrees on race day.  This will produce perfect temperatures during the race of sixties or low seventies.

Read about "Knees, Tempo & Shock Absorption" plus "Running Downhill" from coach Barefoot Bruce.  Coach Jill Kemmerling adds her training tips for Week 5 of her 6 week training plan.  Both comments can be viewed at the Coach's Corner.

Tuesday, October 13th is the last day for registration!  All participants must be pre-registered as there is no race-day registration.  Apple Run race registration forms can picked up in the following areas:  Sierra Running Company in Fresno (near Woodward Park),  Sierra Cycle Werks in Visalia, Action Sports in Bakersfield, Jenny Lynn's in Porterville and the Springville Visitor Center.  Online registration will be available through October 13th on the Apple Run web site at http://springville.ca.us/applerun/

9 more days until the Apple Run on October 17th.

Happy Training!

September 30, 2009

The Apple Run is proud to announce a new partner, Active.Me. We have enjoyed their sports nutrition products such as XS energy drinks and Nutrilite Protein Shakes while attending local run/bike/tri events.  Now Active.Me will be at the Springville Apple Run handing out water and sports recovery drinks at the finish line.  Check out their wonderful sports networking web site, http://www.active.me/  and sign up for their motivating monthly newsletters as well as a monthly drawing for a free case of energy drinks.  It's easy, just go to your web browser and type in Active.Me

19 more days till the Apple Run on October 17th.  Happy Training!

We'd like to add a new coach to the "Coach's Corner" on the Apple Run web site.  By visiting the link, http://springville.ca.us/applerun/plans.htm you will see the bio for our newest coach, Bruce Toien, aka "Barefoot Bruce."  Bruce is an accomplished multi-sport athlete who is a strong proponent of barefoot running.  While neither Bruce nor the Apple Run expect to see anyone convert to barefoot running between now and the Apple Run, barefoot runners do know a lot about the physiology of the foot and the biomechanics of running.  Bruce shares this knowledge plus the techniques that will improve your running both in and out of the shoe.

In addition, at http://springville.ca.us/applerun/plans.htm, coach Jill Kemmerling adds some new weekly training tips to go along with her six week training plans for runners and walkers.  Both coaches, Bruce Toien and Jill Kemmerling will be adding important training and technique tips each week.

We're one month away from the 29th annual Springville Apple Run on Saturday, October 17th.  Discounted pre-registration prices end on September 30th.  All participants must be pre-registered by October 13th and there is no race-day registration.  Online registration is available at the Apple Run web site, http://springville.ca.us/applerun .  A printable mail-in registration is available there as well.  Registration forms can also be picked up at Sierra Cycle Werks in Visalia, Action Sports in Bakersfield, Jenny Lynn's Cafe in Porterville and the Springville Visitor Center.  The Springville Apple Run is generously sponsored by the Springville Chamber of Commerce and Porterville Online (www.porterville.com).  All proceeds benefit the Springville Community Club.  Questions?  Email them to applerun@ocsnet.net or call 559.539.3464.

Training Tip by Jill Kemmerling

Start out at an easy, comfortable pace and relax! Concentrate on maintaining good form and you will walk and run with a purpose! Remember to wear well fitting, quality shoes, socks and breathable, comfortable clothing.

• Keep your shoulders back
• Keep your chin slightly tucked
• Your arms should be loose and relaxed at your sides
• Your hands should be in the shape of a loose fist
• Think “light feet” and maintain smaller controlled strides
• Stay hydrated and eat healthy

Jill is a certified personal trainer and owner of Momentum Personal Training Gym in Springville.  See her 6 week training plan for the 5K Run or 2 Mile Walk at the Apple Run web site, http://springville.ca.us/applerun/ and click on "Coach's Corner."  

Temperatures are cooling down and this will be a great weekend to start your training.  Five weeks remain until the 29th annual Springville Apple Run on Saturday, October 17th.  All participants must be pre-registered by October 13th and there is no race-day registration.  Online registration is available at the Apple Run web site, http://springville.ca.us/applerun/   You can also print off a registration from the web site and mail in with a check by clicking on "Printable Registration Form."

Happy Training!

This year the Apple Run will feature outstanding training advice from top level running and walking coaches.  Training plans will be posted for the 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk and 10K Trail Run.  The Apple Run is proud to announce its first coach, Jill Kemmerling.  Jill is a Certified Personal Trainer for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) since 1998.  Jill is an accomplished triathlete, former Apple Run 5K champion, and current owner of Momentum Personal Training Gym in Springville.  Jill has put together a six week training plan for both 5K runners and 2 Mile walkers.  The training plan is geared towards beginning to intermediate competitors, but I think all will benefit from her training advice.  In addition, Jill will be posting training tips via the Apple Run News emails.  Since Labor Day weekend will start the six week period leading up to the Apple Run (October 17th), what better time to get started than this weekend?  To view Jill's six week training plans, go to the Apple Run web site at http://springville.ca.us/applerun/ and click on "Coach's Corner" at the top of the page.

Pre-registration for the Apple Run is required.  All participants must be registered by October 13th.  Online registration is available at the Apple Run website, http://springville.ca.us/applerun.  Mail-in registration forms are available at Sierra Cycle Werks in Visalia, Jenny Lynn’s Café in Porterville, Action Sports in Bakersfield and the Springville Visitors Center.  

All proceeds from the run will benefit the Springville Community Club.  The Apple Run is generously sponsored by the Springville Chamber of Commerce and Oacys (Porterville Online.) 

For more information on the Springville Apple Run, please email applerun@ocsnet.net