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This page was last updated on 06/23/2008
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Sprint Saturday
July 19, 2008 at the Umstead N Picnic Area, Raleigh NC at
9:00am
Enter from I-40 exit 287 Harrison Avenue. The start is at the amphitheater which is on the left side of the parking lot near the bathrooms.
The event starts at 9:00am and everyone must be done by11:00am.
Everyone is welcome at the sprint, however, the sprint is designed for orange and above. Our regular fees will apply (Members free; Entry $5;Finger stick rental $5; Extra maps $2). We will not have any classes at the sprint events.
Our first sprint was far more difficult than the Orange course we billed it as, so we say sorry to those of you who couldn't finish because it was too difficult. We will make sure the courses aren't above Orange at this event.
Results: June
22, 2008. Umstead North Sprint
Tick Rash Study
Participants Needed
The University of North Carolina is collaborating with the CDC to do a study on STARI. To help with this study keep any ticks you remove. If a rash develops later it will be very helpful to have the tick. The easiest way is to tape the tick on an index card (which also kills the tick), note the date and place on the body on the card.
(Editor's note: Of course we still recommend that you use a tick repellent. We recommend the Sawyers Tick Repellent that you put on your clothes and let dry before you put your clothes on. We find it works very well - when we use it on our pants, socks and shoes we rarely find a tic on us after the event.)
As part of a study to better understand tick-related rashes, researchers are
looking for people who:
- have a circular red rash surrounding a tick bite that is at least 2 inches
across,
- are not under treatment with antibiotics, and
- are willing to have two small skin biopsies of the rash and two blood samples
taken.
Study subjects must meet all three criteria and be aged 18 and older. Those
who are accepted into the study will
receive a free medical visit and $250.
Persons who have such a rash and are interested in enrolling are encouraged to telephone (252)-724-8249.
The research study is being conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, East Carolina
University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and selected
medical practices in Eastern and Central
North Carolina.
Marcia E. Herman-Giddens, PA, DrPH
Child and Family Health Consultant
Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health, UNC Chapel Hill
President, Tick-borne Infections Council of North Carolina, Inc
1450 Russell Chapel Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Office 919.542.2529 Fax 919.542.2529
Summer Sprint Series Josef and Ken. have volunteered to put on
three (maybe 4) sprints this summer. Josef will design and set the
courses, and Ken. will handle the registration. The events will start at
9:00am and everyone must be done by
11:00am. Summer weekends are the busy season for the park, and
our permission is dependent on not having our cars in the parking lot after
11:00am when the regular park crowds arrive.
Sprints are relatively easy short courses that advanced runners will finish in about 10-15 minutes. They are part of the USOF sprint series, and national sprint ranking points will be awarded.
Everyone is welcome, however the sprints will be designed at the orange level. (We will not have beginners or intermediate courses (white and yellow) at the sprint events, but the courses are short so you are welcome to try your hand at the more advanced level. Nor will we have any classes at the sprint events.) Our regular fees will apply (Members free; Entry $5; Finger stick rental $5; Extra maps $2)
Each sprint is about 2K - 3K in length and there will be two sprints set up at each event. You may take one or both for the same entry fee as long as you have time. (Remember you must be done by 11am)
Finger sticks are required at all BOK events. You can rent one at the
event for $5, or purchase the Finger Stick for
$37. You can purchase the finger sticks at an
event, and then we will personalize it after the event, and give it to you at
the following event, or you can purchase online and receive it personalized at
the upcoming event.
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Want to brush up on your map symbols and
control symbols?There is a table showing the map symbol, control symbol and a 3d drawing of
the feature. Also a .pdf you can print and take it all on a single
sheet.
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Ticks are now ubiquitous! We recommend using tick repellant. We have found "Sawyer Permethrin" clothing spray to be very effective at keeping ticks off. You apply it to your clothes (waist down) and let it dry before putting your clothes on. It is available at most camping, outdoor and "big box" stores. |
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For Information Contact Ruth or Joseph at 919-828-6068