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Recap: 17th annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New”

31 Thursday Dec 2015

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CRR Mark Deshon enjoys the end of another completed “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New.”

The powerful El Niño that is in play this winter in the U.S. made this—the 17th annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New”—trail run at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area one of the most comfortable, if not the most, in the history of the event, weather-wise. Despite two days of rain leading up to today, the course was not nearly as muddy as it could have been.

For the third consecutive year, the event attendance record was broken. With the addition of 11 “newbies,” a record 25 people (and one eager canine) came out to run/jog/walk all or part of the loop course.

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CRR CEO UD AD

22 Tuesday Dec 2015

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photo of Matt RobinsonSounds like alphabet soup, does’t it? No, it’s not the latest social media abbreviation.

Our very own self-appointed “CEO” CRR Matt Robinson has been named acting director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation services at the University of Delaware, effective Dec. 31, 2015—the day of our annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” trail run.

Coincidence? Not a chance.

photo of Jim Fischer tracksideMaybe now in his new role (while he’s there), he can do for UD what he’s done over the past several years for Creek Road Runners—provide hands-off leadership. However, having said that, for his first order of business, most Creek Road Runners feel strongly that his first and foremost order of business should be to right a wrong by reinstating the men’s DI running programs at UD and bringing back beloved former UD coach and CRR Jim Fischer.

A pipe dream? Maybe. But never doubt the spirit and influence of a man who appoints himself as a “CEO.”

Robinson replaces Eric Ziady, who announced he was stepping down from the post. Congratulations, Matt!

Read Kevin Tresolini’s article in the News Journal.
Read the University of Delaware announcement.

Talking salt bombs, mobility, and fish stories

20 Sunday Dec 2015

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photo of Bill FarquharCRR Bill Farquhar writes in the News Journal about new sodium labeling—“salt bombs”—restaurants are using. Farquhar is Professor and Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at the University of Delaware. He studies the role of diet and exercise on human health. In addition to his academic prowess, Farquhar is a serious runner. Now that his training is back on track, you can be sure he’s watching his own salt intake too.

Read News Journal article. (CRR Dave Edwards, Farquhar’s colleague, is also mentioned in the article.)

photo of Skip White with striped bass

Recently, CRR Skip White, who was on sabbatical this fall from his day job as a professor in the Department of Accounting at the University of Delaware, did some fishing with recent retiree CRR John Schuster. Sure, it was a nice catch, but the real story here is how nice and new White’s shirt looks. Displaying the group T-shirt is always a good look, whether the fish is just big or “this big.”

photo of Cole GallowayCRR Cole Galloway and his Go Baby Go mobility program at the University of Delaware was injected with some new funding from the organization Kids with Confidence. His research will ultimately provide information to improve the lives of children with many kinds of mobility and learning issues, but those with Down syndrome are the focus of the initial Go Baby Go research. Galloway is professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences.

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Kukich runs in the dark with Reindeer

09 Wednesday Dec 2015

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kukich2CRR Diane Kukich represented the Creek Road Runners on the podium at last Friday’s Reindeer Run 5K in Newark. She won the 60-64 age group in 24:46, placing 36th among all women in the race and 170th overall out of 1,035 finishers. Way to go!

Shay—runner, physics pioneer

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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shayCRR Mike Shay, who received a new Creek Road T-shirt during his initial “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” in 2012, has now been honored for his “pioneering contributions” to research in physics.

Shay, a professor in the University of Delaware’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), an honor that places him among the top one-half of 1 percent of society members. Congratulations, Mike!

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