A Running Experience Club (A.R.E.C.)
Todd Rose (Pres.):
toddrunsarec@aol.com
Dave Kuntz (V.P.):
daveattoshiba@yahoo.com
Info: 562-252-6462 Web Site:
www.arec-lb.com
A Running Experience Club (A.R.E.C.) was founded in 1982 to provide a safe running environment for athletes
of all ages and abilities in and around the Southern California community of Long Beach. As a member of the
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), we share the goal of uniting American running clubs in educating
people about the benefits of running.
A.R.E.C. offers three weekly workout opportunities all year round. Large crowds meet on Wednesday evenings
at 6:30pm from K.C. Branaghans Irish Pub (5734 E. 2 nd St.) in Naples for a 5 mile loop run or 3.3 mile walk, and all ages and abilities are welcome. This is a very social night as well with many people sticking around
afterwards for food and/or drinks. A.R.E.C. also holds coached Saturday morning long training runs from
mid-May to mid-October starting at 7:00am from the Joes Crab Shack parking lot (6550 Marina Dr.) geared for
the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon events, and offers periodic seminars during this time on a
myriad of subjects including shoe fit and selection, running injuries, and training tips for first time half and full
marathoners and more! On Saturdays from November through April we leave the same parking lot at 7:00am
for trail running destinations around Orange and L.A. counties geared towards the Catalina half marathon in
February and the full marathon in March. These runs build strength and endurance, and offer a completely
different experience that should not be missed! Finally, a small and dedicated group meets at the corner of
Redondo Ave. and Hill St. on Mondays for runs of various lengths up and around Signal Hill starting at 6:30pm.
Since 2002, A.R.E.C. has been a partner with the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon (LBICBM),
which has been a premiere Southern California event since its reinstitution in 2001. Through A.R.E.C.,
LBICBM staff provides members with up-to-date race and course developments as well as marathon training
tips while A.R.E.C. supports the marathon and its related events by volunteering in race promotion and
production as well as in fielding a strong local running contingent.
This years Long Beach International City Bank Marathon and its related events will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The course is flat, fast and very scenic with 80% of the course along the Long Beach
coastline. More information is available at www.runlongbeach.com .
Membership in A.R.E.C. is currently $25 annually per individual (or $40 for single family households), and
runs from January 1 December 31. New members joining after October 20 of a calendar year will be
extended to the following year. This fee includes liability insurance coverage from RRCA for members at all
club events, an always anticipated monthly A.R.E.C. newsletter, some form of A.R.E.C. club gear, the Saturday
marathon training and trail runs, promotional items from Clif Bar and awards and food at special club events.
A.R.E.C. is a true runners club. All of our members have a hand in creating the kind of club they want
through participation in scheduled Board meetings held during the year to discuss the direction the club should
take. We all have a great time while staying in shape for road and trail races, other competitions, and general
health. Come join us for a run and support the club by becoming a member today! A Running Experience Club - Membership Form Mission Statement A Running Experience Club (A.R.E.C.) is committed to providing a variety of safe, fun and friendly
environments for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities in order to support their personal objectives and promote the
benefits of a healthy lifestyle. We foster camaraderie through communication, member participation in club functions and
running events, leadership opportunities and social activities. We also strongly encourage participating in, volunteering at
or raising money for charitable causes that benefit the local communities. A.R.E.C. is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (R.R.C.A.) New Membership ___________ Renewal ___________ Change of Address ___________ Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State ___________ Zip ___________________ Home phone __________________________________ Work phone ________________________________ E-mail address ____________________________________________ Date of birth ____________________ Add me to: Newsletter E-mail List Trail Training List Half and Full Marathon Training List I am interested in participating and/or assisting with:
______ Regular workouts ______ Fun runs and races ______ Race volunteering ______ Social events ______ Relays ______ Marathons ______ Newsletter ______ Fund raising ______ Trail runs Why did you start running? _________________________________________________________________ What are your running goals? _______________________________________________________________ Why did you decide to join A.R.E.C.? _________________________________________________________ Where did you hear about us? _______________________________________________________________ Personal Best times:
5K ___________ 10K ___________
of all ages and abilities in and around the Southern California community of Long Beach. As a member of the
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), we share the goal of uniting American running clubs in educating
people about the benefits of running.
A.R.E.C. offers three weekly workout opportunities all year round. Large crowds meet on Wednesday evenings
at 6:30pm from K.C. Branaghans Irish Pub (5734 E. 2 nd St.) in Naples for a 5 mile loop run or 3.3 mile walk, and all ages and abilities are welcome. This is a very social night as well with many people sticking around
afterwards for food and/or drinks. A.R.E.C. also holds coached Saturday morning long training runs from
mid-May to mid-October starting at 7:00am from the Joes Crab Shack parking lot (6550 Marina Dr.) geared for
the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon events, and offers periodic seminars during this time on a
myriad of subjects including shoe fit and selection, running injuries, and training tips for first time half and full
marathoners and more! On Saturdays from November through April we leave the same parking lot at 7:00am
for trail running destinations around Orange and L.A. counties geared towards the Catalina half marathon in
February and the full marathon in March. These runs build strength and endurance, and offer a completely
different experience that should not be missed! Finally, a small and dedicated group meets at the corner of
Redondo Ave. and Hill St. on Mondays for runs of various lengths up and around Signal Hill starting at 6:30pm.
Since 2002, A.R.E.C. has been a partner with the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon (LBICBM),
which has been a premiere Southern California event since its reinstitution in 2001. Through A.R.E.C.,
LBICBM staff provides members with up-to-date race and course developments as well as marathon training
tips while A.R.E.C. supports the marathon and its related events by volunteering in race promotion and
production as well as in fielding a strong local running contingent.
This years Long Beach International City Bank Marathon and its related events will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The course is flat, fast and very scenic with 80% of the course along the Long Beach
coastline. More information is available at www.runlongbeach.com .
Membership in A.R.E.C. is currently $25 annually per individual (or $40 for single family households), and
runs from January 1 December 31. New members joining after October 20 of a calendar year will be
extended to the following year. This fee includes liability insurance coverage from RRCA for members at all
club events, an always anticipated monthly A.R.E.C. newsletter, some form of A.R.E.C. club gear, the Saturday
marathon training and trail runs, promotional items from Clif Bar and awards and food at special club events.
A.R.E.C. is a true runners club. All of our members have a hand in creating the kind of club they want
through participation in scheduled Board meetings held during the year to discuss the direction the club should
take. We all have a great time while staying in shape for road and trail races, other competitions, and general
health. Come join us for a run and support the club by becoming a member today! A Running Experience Club - Membership Form Mission Statement A Running Experience Club (A.R.E.C.) is committed to providing a variety of safe, fun and friendly
environments for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities in order to support their personal objectives and promote the
benefits of a healthy lifestyle. We foster camaraderie through communication, member participation in club functions and
running events, leadership opportunities and social activities. We also strongly encourage participating in, volunteering at
or raising money for charitable causes that benefit the local communities. A.R.E.C. is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (R.R.C.A.) New Membership ___________ Renewal ___________ Change of Address ___________ Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State ___________ Zip ___________________ Home phone __________________________________ Work phone ________________________________ E-mail address ____________________________________________ Date of birth ____________________ Add me to: Newsletter E-mail List Trail Training List Half and Full Marathon Training List I am interested in participating and/or assisting with:
______ Regular workouts ______ Fun runs and races ______ Race volunteering ______ Social events ______ Relays ______ Marathons ______ Newsletter ______ Fund raising ______ Trail runs Why did you start running? _________________________________________________________________ What are your running goals? _______________________________________________________________ Why did you decide to join A.R.E.C.? _________________________________________________________ Where did you hear about us? _______________________________________________________________ Personal Best times:
5K ___________ 10K ___________
