Talking salt bombs, mobility, and fish stories

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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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Shay—runner, physics pioneer

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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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Rock-N-Roll 5K winners

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photo of Bill RoseBack on November 7th, the second annual Rock-N-Roll 5K was held at the Newark Country Club. This unique, local cross-country 5K saw three Creek Road Runners take age-group firsts.

CRR Bill Rose led the way with a 50-59 age-group-winning 19:32, finishing second overall. CRR Tom Palmer placed third in the same group in 22:48.

kukich2braunmCRR Diane Kukich won the 60-69 age group in 25:58, and CRR Mary Braun took the 50-59 group in 27:17.

Congratulations, all.

CRRs take 4 firsts in PNC turkey day races

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The traditional Thanksgiving Day PNC Bank 10K and 5K races in Wilmington, Del., brought out the best among several Creek Road Runners.

photo of Bruce WeberLeading the way in the 5K was CRR Clark Ridge (no photo available), who placed 9th overall out of 1,785 finishers and won the 35-39 age group in a lightning fast 17:24. Coming in 20th overall was CRR Bruce Weber, who won the 50-54s in a super 18:41, just north of 6 minutes per mile.

photo of Doug RepettiridgeFor the second time in less than a week, the two Dougs (Repetti and Ridge) won their respective age groups. CRR Doug Repetti (60-64) won in 22:56, and CRR Doug Ridge, father of Clark and CRR Claron Ridge (who also ran), posted a 24:34 on the day.

photo of Ann Jornlinphoto of Tripp ShentonOn the distaff side, it’s part of their family holiday tradition to run this race, and each year CRR Ann Jornlin seems to be on the podium. This year was no exception, as Ann took second in the 60-64s in 25:03.

In the 10K, CRR Tripp Shenton captured third place among the 55-59s in 50:17.