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For details about the May 27 event, see the Calendar or register here.

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Here's a chance to participate in what is becoming one of the more popular events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and help benefit the nation's Wounded Warriors. More than 3,000 are expected to participate on June 9 at Williams Square in Irving for the event that's run mostly on the shaded and mostly flat Campion Trail. Be among the first 500 to register to receive a special embroidered cap. See details on the Calendar page or at the event's website.

Runners, visit Movin' Pictures for a picture of you in action. Race directors contact us to learn how we can help you add value to your event for your participants. www.movin-pictures.com.

Mellew Productions conducts many of the popular events in the D-FW area, including the Big D Texas Marathon, The Texas Half and The Hottest Half. Visit the website to see the complete list and check out some of our specials, such as the Four Season Challenge and Mellew Incentives.

Book your running (or other outdoor activity) adventure and join others for fun trips while enjoying your favorite activity. We go to many of the popular destinations, including Boston, Paris, Oregon. Visit the website.

Bill Berenson, a highly rated injury attorney, has recovered millions of dollars for his clients over the past 32 years. He also is a fellow runner who has finished in the top of his age group in 17 of his last 20 marathons in the last three years. He also is attempting to run a marathon in all 50 states, Please visit berensonlaw.com for more information.

The Luke's Locker's All-Comers series began Tuesday, May 14, at the SMU track in Dallas and will begin on May 23 in Fort Worth at the TCU campus. The Fort Worth date originally was May 16, but TCU has a baseball game that day. The second meet in Dallas is set for May 21. Other meets in Dallas have been reset for May 28, June 4, 11 and 18. The final meet on June 27 in Fort Worth will be considered a Metroplex Championship. Visit the store or the website for more information about the meets. Luke's at Montgomery Plaza in Fort Worth has several ongoing training programs from marathon to 5K. Luke's also has weekly social runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For details, visit www.lukeslocker.com or call 817-877-1448. Luke’s Locker (the original running store) is Texas’ premier running and fitness specialty retailer. Luke’s offers the best footwear, clothing and accessories for the runner, walker and fitness enthusiast (cardio, yoga, speed, strength and conditioning). Luke’s specializes in excellent customer treatment and product knowledge.

COX RACING SERVICES provides Chip Timing, Pull Tag Electronic Timing and Complete Race Setup for all road races ranging from 1K to Ultra Marathon distances. We have more than 25 years of race managing and directing experience. We are dedicated to promoting health and fitness in communities. With our vast running and timing experience, COX RACING SERVICES is a viable option. See the website for information about the services.

See information for the June 1 event on the Calendar page or visit the website.

See information about the June 7 event on the Calendar page or register here.

See information about the June 8 event in Fort Worth on the Calendar page or visit the website.

See information about the July 4 event in Arlington on the Calendar page or visit the website.

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The new Cox Running Club was announced at the 2012 Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon and 5K. By joining, members will enjoy many benefits. Among them include workouts and activities, discounts at running stores and at races. A Training Tuesday is scheduled each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the TCU track. There also are a kids series and quarterly races. Demery and Ricky Cox time and conduct several area events and have conducted the Trinity 5000 Summer Series for many years. Visit the website for more information.

Being a chiropractor and a runner, Dr. Lauren Letz recognizes the importance of maintaining optimum health in order to maximize running performance and prevent injuries. ''No matter the amount of time or distances you run,'' noted Dr. Letz, ''continual preventative chiropractic care helps prevent injuries associated with running. For the past five years, we have worked hard to help runners in Fort Worth on their path to wellness. We want to help you. Do not wait until you are hurting; get your initial consultation today. At Path to Wellness Chiropractic, we will work to create the best personalized care for you and your spine.

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May 25 Races

* For runners who like to compete in races celebrating anniversaries and contributing to a good cause, the 15th Annual Fireman's 5K at Arborlawn United Methodist Church in Fort Worth on Saturday would fit the bill. Besides being the 15th year, proceeds benefit The Compassionate Friends and The WARM Place, both of which are support groups to aid people who have lost a love one.

* Other runners like to be part of a first event, such as the inaugural Tracy's Race against Melonoma on Saturday at Trinity Park's Pavilion 1 in Fort Worth. Besides a 5K, there's also a free kids run.

* The Mission Possible 1-Mile/5K/10K should be a fun event in Keller. This third-year event added the 10K and 1-mile fun this this year and changed the 5K course. Be alert, though. Mission Patrol volunteers will be scattered along the courses to zap you with water guns. Plus, wear a spy costume and add your name to a prize drawing.

* Overall and masters winners at the Rodeo Run 5K in Gustine will earn $100. Where's Gustine; it's south of Stephenville and west of Comanche.

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May 18-19 Highlights

A couple wins overall titles again, and Bagel Run 10K overall male winner Mike Held reflects how he went from being a leisure runner to one of the more accomplished area masters runner. Read the report about the race from Fiona Green, the female 5K overall winner.

* A little background on Savita Chelimo, the female who won the FWRC Michelob Ultra on Sunday; she's the sister of Janet Cherobon-Bawcom, who set an American 15K record in 2012 with a 49:41, and won the U.S. 25K road championship with a 1:24:36. She was fifth in the U.S. Olympic marathon trials in 2012 with a PR 2:29:45. Both Kenyan-born runners had outstanding runners at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. Savita, besides winning the FWRC race, also has added the Longview and Irving half marathons female titles among her accomplishments.

* It was a day when the ''youngsters'' had to step aside. Several masters runners came to the forefront among the early results from a warm and humid Saturday morning. At the Tasty Run in Addison, where you could nibble along the 5K course if you wanted, James Jackson, 46, of Denton and male masters winner of the Cowtown 10K in February, won overall with a 16:59. In Plano, Tellie Cobos, 45, of Frisco won the Rock The Block female overall trophy by finishing in 19:58. Chris Phelan, at 56 was the day's oldest overall winner. Chris zipped over the finish mat at 18:48 to win the Wild Run 5K in Richardson. At the Cox Coyote Chase in Sachse, 40-year-old Wendy Story took the overall female title with a 21:29. At the Dreams On Wings 5K in Weatherford, the overall male and female winners were masters runners. David Holtsford, 51, won the male title with a 19:24.5 and Debra Thomas, 40, earned the female overall title with a 25:43.2. Another 50-plus runner stepped into the winner's circle at the Black and Blue Run For Hope 10K in Bedford. Vicky Smith, 53, was the first female with a 47:26.98. Brian Hinton, a 41-year-old masters runner, won the overall male title at the Prosperity Place 5K in Frisco with a 19:37.3. Visit later for more results and highlights.

* The second fastest time posted by a winner was a 16:03.5 by Clint Bell, 33, of Dallas at the inaugural Heroes of Midlothian 5K. The victory was at least the sixth overall for Clint this year.

* Andrew Cook of Flower Mound, who won the Buffalo Boogie 5K last week after not racing for about 16 months because of a hernia operation and a few other physical problems, won again Saturday at the Wellington's Family 5K by posting a 15:55:4.

* A couple of masters runners traveled to Graham for the Run For The Children and brought home overall trophies. Agustin Hernandez, 41, of Dallas raced in with a 15:57 to win the 5K male overall title, and Laura Nelson, 46, of Grapevine (though the results have Welson for her last name) won the female 10K race with a 44:38.

* The Cobos family of Frisco took home a couple of nice awards at the Rock The Block 5K in Plano. 43-year-old Jaime won the male masters title and added to the award won by 45-year-old Tellie, who was the overall female.

* On Sunday, two other masters runners won overall titles. Michael Held, 47, of Dallas won the overall 10K title at the Bagel Run in Dallas with a 40:11. And in the 5K, main contributer to this website, Fiona Green, 48, of Keller won the overall female title with a 22:14.

* At the Free To Breathe in Plano, Katherine Phillips, 33, beat everyone in the 5K with a 20:26, 20 seconds in front of male winner Aaron Clark, 13.

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Gary Anderson has been running since 2002, and he ran a marathon in only his second race. He finished in 3:18:58 at the Motorola Austin marathon and qualified for Boston. Not a bad start. He immediately was bitten by the long-distance bug and has been stringing an impressive record at practically all distances. For example, this year Gary, 51 was the masters winner at Cowtown, was second overall at the Irving Marathon with a 2:58:05.7 and was third overall at the Big D Marathon 3:10:18 on a course that was actually more than a mile long because the lead vehicle took a wrong turn. He dropped back to a 5K for the Buffalo Boogie on May 11 to work on his speed, and conceded it was painful to pick up the pace, but he won another masters title with an 18:58.1. For his accomplishments, Gary has been chosen as the newest Runner in the Spotlight. Read about Gary.

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