From David Chacon, our member who served a year in Afghanistan...

Roxie:

Hope all is going well with you and the gang back home. As of today, I'm safely back in the rear in a city called Kabul. We're just waiting for a flight out of country, and I should be back in the states by Labor Day weekend.

Thank you and everyone else for your wonderful support you gave me while I was here. It kept me going when times were tough and it brightened my spirit.

David

Upcoming Races

Any other upcoming races of interest?

I'm going to run the NM Marathon 5K on Sept. 3. After that, I'll do the Chips & Salsa half-marathon on Sept. 10. On Oct. 22, I'll be qualifying for Boston at the Duke City Marathon. Here's another good race. Have fun out there.

Steve Gachupin Run: 5K & Half-Marathon

Jemez Pueblo

Sunday, August 27, 2006 . 8:00 am start time

There is always a good turnout of ARR members at this very beautiful race. It is a loop course around the valley floor with some hills, mostly dirt roads, only a little pavement, and lots of very friendly help at the aid stations. Thanks to Kris Kern of the Santa Fe Striders for passing this along! - Roxie

Entry Fee: $ 20 . Seniors $ 15 . No refunds

Race starts at Walatowa Avenue and Mission Road (west side of the Village)

Refreshments will be available throughout the Course and at the Finish.

Music provided by Terry Perky Productions

Awards to Overall Winner & Age Group champions

T-Shirts to All Registered

For more information:

Dominic & Bernice Gachupin (834-1215 dominic.gachupin@jemezpueblo.us)

or Fleet Feet Sports Albuq, NM (299-8922)

King of the Mountain - Steve Gachupin

Pikes Peak Marathon champion 1966-1971
1968 Olympic Trials
2006 American Indian Hall of Fame Inductee