FELIZ NAVIDAD 2009

The Griffith Park Christmas Annual Fun Run 2009

Special Thanks goes out to Kadafi for joining us and Kenyano who brought delicious homemade tamales.

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"Merry Christmas ... HO, HO, HO"

The Griffith Park Annual Christmas Fun Run

When: Christmas morning - Time: 7:00 am

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Course: Surrounding Hollywood areas, Chinese Theater and other Hollywood Landmarks

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Attire: Red T-shirt or Long Sleeve & Santa's hat

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Come join us for this year!

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Enjoy Tamales after the run!

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Due to the possibility of sever weather conditions, this course may be modified. The finish will remain unchanged, ending on Ponies Parking lot.

California International Marathon Sacramento 12/06/09

Fernando Mejia does a smashing personal record of 3:09:52

Cogratulations!!

OTHTC High Desert 50K Ultra and 30K Dec. 06, 2009

Big Congratulations goes out to:

Victor Carrrillo 3rd Overall 30K and Rosa Arevalo 2nd place division 30K

Both pose with elite ultra runners Roberto Leonardo and Jorge Pacheco who also ran and won trophies.

Wow! And who said Victor has retired from fast running.

Great Job Rosa!

CITY OF COMMERCE TURKEY TROT

Juan Valencia 1st Overall - 1st Place Division - Veronica 1st Place Division - Rene 1st Place Division

Juan takes 1st starting strong, finishing strong.

Rene has been running more and faster each year. Go Rene!

Rosarito Half Marathon 2009

Finish Line

Puerto Nuevo the lobster capital of Baja offer beachfront restaurants.

Chava poses with Antonio Margarito

"The Vendors"

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WMR Puerto Nuevo Trip 11/07/09

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Yes. The 2009 LADWP Light Festival should be a pedestrian and bicycle friendly event, excluding vehicles with combustion engines.

The Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council (GGPNC) is soliciting opinions as to whether this year's DWP Holiday Light Festival in Griffith Park, should be a predominantly driving event or, building on the success of the 2007 and 2008 pedestrian pilot nights, become an all-walking/bicycling/ equestrian event this year (with ADA compliance). http://www.ggpnc.org/?q=pros#lightfestival

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YES!!! The 2009 LADWP LIGHT FESTIVAL SHOULD BE A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FRIENDLY EVENT, EXCLUDING VEHICLES WITH COMBUSTION ENGINES.

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Why? With no traffic, our run/walk around the Griffith Park (while music playing the whole way through over a series of loudspeakers and 1/2 mile of lights) will definitely be more enjoyable and put everybody in the holiday spirit. And ofcourse less fumes means better workouts. Right? Right!

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Griffith Park has become the ultimate training ground for Wild Mountain Runners for many, many years. Lets get involve and give our opinion NOW by sending a message to the PROS Committee at LightFestival@ggpnc.org

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Yes. The 2009 LADWP Light Festival should be a pedestrian and bicycle friendly event.

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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD

You're Invited: The Hansen Dam Runners Annual 10 Miler Fun Run

The Great Hansen Dam Runners Annual 10 miler fun run

When: Sunday, September 27, 2009,

Start: 7am -

Come early to stretch and run with the Hansen Dam Runners & WMRS

Where: Hansen Dam

Why: You are a Hansen Dam Runner, WMR, friend, or fast runner

Course: Part dirt and asphalt around Hansen Dam

Food: BBQ will be serving after the fun run

$25.00 donation covers souvenir T-shirt, Great BBQ Food, Drinks, and Games

AZTLAN TRACK CLUB 5K FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009

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Aztlan Track Club

27th Annual SUNSET INDIAN X/C RUN FRIDAY EVENING, July 31, 2009

5-K ONE LOOP CROSS COUNTRY STYLE, ALL ON DIRT AND GRASS

ELYSIAN PARK / LOS ANGELES Corner of Elysian Park Dr. and Stadium Way

North of Dodger Stadium

running toward success. . .

Historic Filipinotown 5k August 1, 2009

Highlights: Race route is a slightly undulating course in the heart of the Los Angeles city. The race kicks off a whole day festival celebrating the founding of Historic Filipinotown. There will be musical presentations, ethnic dances, booths for food, merchandise and community information.

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SAN FERNANDO GATOS!

The Following are training, races, and other miscellaneous photos of our very own Gatos
from the San Fernando Valley

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Thursday Salsa Nights!

Sizzling Summer Nights starting this Thursday @ the Gene Autry Museum Griffith Park. Be there!!!!

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Connect With Us on Facebook

WMR has now activated a facebook account which will be geared primarily toward running, events, results and whos who. Anyone who would like to use our FB site for message board or find out what WMR is up to may do so.

What? Dont have one yet? Sign up and join our group. its free.

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Just click on logo and follow these easy steps:

1. If you are new to Facebook, register for an account

2. Enter *Wild Mountain Runner* in search bar

3. Click *add friend* to join us - YEAH!

4. You can upload visuals, tell us your upcoming runs and results, chat with us, or write on *the wall.*

See you on facebook!

Valley Crest Trail Half Marathon - 06/13/09

Congratulations Victor Carillo & Janet Lam
This scenic course is tough and challenging race. Hills, hills, and more hills.

Janet places 4th Overall Female - 1st Place Division

Victor "Mountain Goat" Carillo

A Message From Our Very Own Rosa Arevalo

Photo cover: Chris Quesada

Boston 2007

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True running is about experiencing that feeling that everything is possible, the feeling of adventure and challenge. You guys definitively embody the meaning of true running. Congratulations, you are incredible!


Rosa

San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon 05/31/2009

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER

Jaime Ortiz 2:56:55

Jaime did the Los Angeles Marathon just 6 days before this race and finished 2:47. AMAZING!!!

Chris Quesada 3:08:29

This is Chris' personal best on a no-sleep marathon due a nice dinner at the reception, with an open bar. Never again!

Salvador Ponce 3:14:45

Whoa, that's some vibrant color Chava!

Carlos Galdamez 3:20

Julio Jaramillo 3:42:29

JJ just did the the Great Wall of China Marathon May 22. Another Back 2 Back Marathon. Great Job!

Los Angeles Marathon XXIV 05/25/2009

Congratulations Gatos!

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Jaime Ortiz 2:47:30

3rd place division

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Carlos Larios 02:54:28

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Robert Leonardo 2:58:52

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Elias Garcia 3:18:48

5th place division

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Fernando Mejia 3:24:00

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Dave Matson 03:26:22
BOSTON QUALIFIED! CONGRATS

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Gatos Attack China!

Julio, who just earned a new nickname MR. JJ INTERNATIONAL runs The Great Wall of China Marathon on Saturday May 19, 2008

The course takes the runners through picturesque villages and rice fields, is done on flat asphalt and gravel roads. They say a very well prepared runner should be able to complete the The Great Wall Marathon in 5-6 hours. That only shows that this is not an easy course and runners from all over the world come prepared.

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The Wild Mountain Runner Annual 10 Miler Fun Run & Pool Party

What: The Great Wild Mountain Runners Annual 10 miler fun run & Pool Party

When: Sunday, May 03, 2009, 7am - Come early to stretch and run with the WMRS

Where: Mario Molinas Palace

Why: You are a WMR, friend, a fast runner or want a tour of Mario's Palace and neighborhood.

Course: Asphalt, Scenic Single Track Trails, Hills, Hills and more Hills

Dress code: Split shorts, V-notch shorts, tights, coolmax, any clothes that are made of a fabric that is soft, breathable, and absorbent.

Location: 3234 E Charlinda St West Covina Ca 91791

Food: We will be serving after the fun run.

Drinks: Come on - as if you ve never been to Marios house

PS. Bring swimming apparel or not :)

Call Mario for more questions @ 626 274 3352

BOSTON MARATHON 2009

Congratulations in order:

Chris Quesada 3:06
Mario Oscal 3:30
Mark Kristula 3:33
Rosa Arevalo 23:00+ innaugural 5k

(more names and results to be updated)

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Maratona di Roma 03/26/2009

"Congratulasi JJ"

Our very own Julio Jaramillo participated in the City of Rome Marathon where he got to see the citys historic atmosphere. The start line is placed in front of the 2,000 year old Coliseum, and from there the course is a veritable festival of magnificent sights. Runners get to run part of the course on old narrow uneven cobblestone streets of Rome while running through the capital of the Catholic Church. I heard that the Pope himself is there to wish all the runners good luck before the run. Julio who was inspired, needed that spiritual nourishment for finishing the marathon.

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Griffith Park - Historical Monument #942 - Thank You!

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Click to enlarge. The letter above was sent to the Commission Members on behalf of WMR Running Club
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I received the email below dated 03/05/09 that I'd like to share to all Wild Mountain Runners. Let's continue to provide support to our training grounds, our backyard... Parque Griffith

Dear Chris and Wild Mountain Runners,

The Parks, River and Open Space (PROS) Committee of the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council sincerely want you to know we very much appreciate your support for the Griffith Family Charitable Trust's recent application to have Griffith Park named a L.A. Historic Cultural Monument. Thanks to you, this valuable landmark status was achieved, thus gaining a more secure and sustainable future for this unique public asset, Griffith Park.

On Thursday, March 12th at 11:30 a.m. the Monument will be dedicated officially in a public ceremony at the Crystal Spring entrance to Griffith Park. The invitation is attached. We sincerely hope you will join un in attendance at the ceremony next week.

Thank you again for your support!

Sincerely,

The PROS Committee

of the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council

www.ggpnc.org

Massage Videos for Runners

Here are some helpful tips to teach how to massage yourself.

"I tried them myself and they help with speeding my recovery."

Thanks for sharing Mario Molina

To view videos just click

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VERY GOOD NEWS!

On January 27, 2009 the Los Angeles City Council voted 15-0 to designate Griffith Park as an Historic Cultural Monument.

The Wild Mountain Runners was part of the list of 30 organizations that support preserving all of Griffith Park

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click HERE to view the organizations on record as supporting the designation

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Thank you Chris for representing on behalf of the club. You're awesome and also a great runner!

Chinatown Firecracker Run 5K - Feb. 08, 2009

Congratulations Gatos!

Juan Valencia 15:42

5^th Overall

2^nd Place Division

Sergio Lopez 19:34

3^rd Place Division

Roberto Perez 21:23

2^nd Place Division

Juan runs for the Gatos at the Chinatown 5k

Kenyano & Kadafi
BFF

2ndPlace Division Winner Roberto Kadafi Perez pose with the beautiful women of Chinatown

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILBERT VARELA!

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The music pumping all night, the dance floor full, and the WMR family & friends was just a blast. As usual, you have a very lovely home, thank you for inviting us for a much needed party!

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Honolulu Marathon - December 14th, 2008

20,290 Participants

Congratulations - Gilbert Varela

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Gilbert ran it with virtually little training, and he did it with a great finish.
Congratulations!!! How do you do it?