The Soda "SCREAMER" Thirteener

Congratulations Josh!

2011-10-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

Only 8 months ago Josh Gibbs was involved in a single caraccident that threatened to end his life or leave him severely disabled. His dedication, determination & strength to get better have paid off. On Saturday October 8, 2011 at 8:00am Josh joined 54 other runners for thestart of the 2nd annual Soda "SCREAMER" Thirteener (Half-marathon,13.1 miles). 2 hours and 40 minutes later he was awarded his finishersmedal as he finished taking his final steps of the race across the finish line. We were all so very proud of him and this great accomplishment. We wouldlike Josh to know that it was a great honor to have him run the Soda ScreamerThirteener this year. We would like to wish him continued healingand success! Congratulations!

Congratulations to our WINNERS!!

2011-10-11T10:47:00.000-07:00


1st Place Male & New Course Record ~ Criss James ~ Soda Springs, Id ~ 1:36.55

1st Place Female ~ Suzanne Hansen ~ Soda Springs, Id ~ 1:51.45

2nd Place Male ~ Nathan Peterson ~ Farmington, Ut. ~ 1:40.10

2nd Place Female ~ Marie Fager ~ Rigby, Id. ~ 1:58.34

3rd Place Male ~ Rex Campbell ~ Grace, Id. ~ 1:42.54

3rd Place Female ~ Shelly Buttars ~ Shelley, Id. ~ 1:58.51

5k Winner ~ Sara Edwards ~ Grace, Id. ~ 23:11.61

2nd Place 5k ~ James Payne ~ Boise, Id. ~ 29:43.29

3rd Place 5k ~ Tiffany Bunn ~ Montpelier, Id. ~ 34:40.00

2011-10-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

Visit our Facebook Fan Page for more fun race day photos.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Soda-Screamer-Thirteener/102114439830787

Due to interests in time we have decided to post all finishing times. Congratulations Everyone!!

2011-10-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

2011-09-25T13:02:00.000-07:00

Race Details

Packet Pick-up:
Packet Pick-up will be at the Kelly Park Pavilion on Friday October 7th from 4:00-7:00pm or the morning of the Race from 7:00-7:30. Your packet will have a bib # in it. Be sure to wear your bib # on race day or you will not be able to participate. The bibs are the way you will be timed, and lets us know that you have signed the liability waiver.

Directions to packet pick-up and the start and finish line:
Follow Hwy 30 in to town. Turn left at the 2nd stop light (3rd E.), go over the overpass then turn right on to N. Hooper Rd. In approx. 1.5 miles turn right on Kelly Park Rd. and proceed to the Kelly Park parking lot area.

Race Day Parking:
There will be designated parking for all participants and spectators so please follow and obey the signs.

Course Details:
Race will start and finish in the same spot. (In the Kelly Park parking lot) Both the Half-marathon and the 5k race will start at 8:00am. Watch for the BLUE signs all along the course and on the ground, plus their will be volunteers that will help direct you too. There are many AWESOME volunteers that are so excited to help you. Please...Thank your Volunteers!

Plus: Traffic will NOT be stopped so be alert at all times!

Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be at approximately miles 3, 6, 8 and 10. GU will be available just before stations 6 and 10 while supplies last. Stations will supply you with Gatorade, Water and any first aid help you may need. Please be sure to place all garbage in the supplied garbage cans. THANKS!

Start and Finish line pampering:
Dr. Jared Shelton and team will be available to all participants needing or wanting a complimentary adjustment, massage and much more before and after the race. We really appreciate these guys so much for their willingness to share their skills with us! Be sure to pay them a visit!

Awards:
There will be an awards ceremony at 10:30am at the finish line area for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, males and females for the Half-Marathon.

Refreshment Stands:
Martha Dredge will be selling her yummy treats again this year and will be supplying food to refuel all of the runners after you cross the finish line. We will also be selling "SCREAMER" T-shirts again for $17.00. The very talented Rebecca Renfroe has helped us with another amazing design. Quantities are limited so be sure to get them while supplies last.

Thank-you so much for supporting us! BEST OF LUCK!!!

2011-08-29T09:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks to another great Sponsor!!

2011-08-10T07:41:00.000-07:00

A Big Thank-You to another Great Sponsor!!

2011-07-27T13:25:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce that Runners North in Providence, Utah will be sponsoring the drinks and GU to keep you fueled and running your very best on race day.
THANK YOU RUNNERS NORTH!!

2011-06-04T19:01:00.001-07:00

If you are interested in running the 5k we now have the course posted. Click on Course Maps in the upper tabs and check it out.

Exciting New News!

2011-05-23T11:09:00.000-07:00

We have decided to add a 10k and 5k to our race this year! We also thought it would be fun if we added a theme to our race and this years theme is...... FRANKENSTEIN!

We are so excited to see your costume ideas! We would also like to let everyone know that finishing times will only be posted for our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and females for all three events. All other finishing times will be posted upon request.

HAPPY TRAINING!!

2011-04-26T10:35:00.000-07:00

Race Day Therapy!

2011-04-26T09:33:00.000-07:00

We are excited to have Dr. Jared Shelton and his awesome team joining us again this year to provide our participants with free adjustments, therapy & massage!

THANK YOU BEAR RIVER CHIROPRACTIC!!!

2010-10-11T16:29:00.000-07:00

2010 Finishing Times

2010-10-11T16:11:00.000-07:00

Comp# Name School Time
1 153 Criss James M48 Soda Springs, ID 1:37.55
2 118 Jared Sorensen M29 Soda Springs, ID 1:44.52
3 109 Dave George M58 Soda Springs, ID 1:45.14
4 124 Kurt Murdoch M37 Soda Springs, ID 1:46.56
5 155 Patrick Reddish M46 Pocatello, ID 1:47.08
6 126 Jonathan Balls M35 Soda Springs, ID 1:47.41
7 116 John Franson M43 Soda Springs, ID 1:48.59
8 138 Kade Jorgensen M13 Grace, ID 1:49.17
9 147 Dee Steadman M51 Grace, ID 1:49.18
10 136 Suzanne Hansen W42 Soda Springs, ID 1:53.16
11 151 Chance Randall M25 Preston, ID 1:58.48
12 105 Heidi Walker W35 Soda Springs, ID 1:59.13
13 114 Rebecca Renfroe W31 Soda Springs, ID 2:00.37
14 140 Brendon Weidner M26 Soda Springs, ID 2:00.40
15 144 Cori Hubbard W43 Riverton, UT 2:01.05
16 121 Deita Jensen W44 Thatcher, ID 2:03.29
17 157 Kirk Hansen M61 Soda Springs, ID 2:04.02
18 127 Melanie Beesley W28 Soda Springs, ID 2:07.31
19 106 Paul Jenkins M36 Grace, ID 2:07.58
20 142 Brandi Nelson W39 Idaho Falls, ID 2:07.58
21 112 Kathey Peck W40 Grace, ID 2:10.40
22 154 Lori Taylor W33 Hooper, UT 2:11.12
23 137 Sheri Poulsen W41 Idaho Falls, ID 2:11.23
24 139 Gail Weidner W27 Soda Springs, ID 2:11.34
25 125 David Martin M68 Grace, Idaho 2:14.55
26 131 Jessica Smith W28 Franklin, ID 2:20.05
27 150 Danielle Zander W22 Soda Springs, ID 2:24.30
28 107 JR Maughan M64 Angels Camp, CA 2:27.04
29 146 Andrea Hatch W30 Chubbuck, ID 2:31.32
30 117 Julie Smith W44 Soda Springs, ID 2:32.26
31 149 Camille Fullmer W40 Soda Springs, ID 2:32.27
32 130 Chelsie Niederhauser W32 Tremonton, UT 2:36.36
33 148 Jamie Wight W26 Jerome, ID 2:39.29
34 119 Patricia Sorensen W27 Soda Springs, ID 2:40.16
35 152 Laura Murdoch W27 Soda Springs, ID 2:40.16
36 141 Carlee Berry W21 Logan, UT 2:41.07
37 128 Anita Kress W58 Rockland, ID 2:46.20
38 102 Sydney Neibaur W21 Bancroft, ID 2:52.32
39 101 Launi Johnson W30 Burley, ID 2:52.53
40 110 Brian Lewis M52 Soda Springs, ID 2:58.58
41 145 Randil Jeffreys M24 Spring, TX 3:01.17
42 123 Jody Merritt W47 Montpelier, ID 3:01.50
43 135 Lecia Lopez W48 Idaho Falls, ID 3:02.55
44 122 Jamy Crump W46 Bancroft, ID 3:11.35
45 129 Cassi Cook W29 Soda Springs, ID 3:12.05
46 134 Audrey Ward W42 Idaho Falls, ID 3:12.35
47 115 Linda Simmons W69 Grace, ID 3:15.50
48 133 Cathy Anderson W47 Rigby, ID 3:19.49
49 156 Christopher/Sherri Bunn M18 Montpelier, ID 3:41.16

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!

Race Details

2010-09-24T07:44:00.000-07:00

Packet Pick-up:
Packet Pick-up will be at the Kelly Park Pavilion on Friday October 8th, from 4:00-7:00pm. Your packet will have a bib # in it. Be sure to wear your bib # on race day or you will not be able to participate. The bibs are the way you will be timed, and lets us know that you have signed the liability waiver.

Directions to packet pick-up and the start and finish line:
Follow Hwy 30 in to town. Turn left at the 2nd stop light (3rd E.), go over the overpass then turn right on to N. Hooper Rd. In approx. 1.5 miles turn right on Kelly Park Rd. and proceed to the Kelly Park parking lot area.

Race Day Parking:
There will be designated parking for all participants and spectators so please follow and obey the signs.

Course Details:
Race will start and finish in the same spot. (In the Kelly Park parking lot) Race will start at 8:00am sharp. (Be sure to listen for the "SCREAMER" to get the race started) Watch for BLUE signs all along the course and wonderful volunteers that will help direct you. There are many AWESOME volunteers that are so excited to help you. Please...Thank your Volunteers!

Plus: Traffic will NOT be stopped so be alert at all times!

Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be at approximately miles 3, 6, 8 and 10. GU will be available just before stations 6 and 10 while supplies last. Stations will supply you with Gatorade, Water and any first aid help you may need. Please be sure to place all garbage in the supplied garbage cans. THANKS!

Gear Drop Boxes:
Be sure to dress in layers. It's going to be cold on race morning. If you need to shed any layers during the race, there will gear drop boxes along the course. Just place your items in them and go back and pick your items up when you are finished.

Start and Finish line pampering:
Dr.'s Jared Shelton and Aaron Bowman will be available to all participants needing or wanting a complimentary adjustment, massage and much more before and after the race. We really appreciate these guys so much for their willingness to share their skills with us! Be sure to pay them a visit!

Awards:
There will be an awards ceremony at 11:00am at the finish line area. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, males and females, please be ready for your "ROYAL" TREATMENT!

Refreshment Stands:
A potato bar and M's Extras booth will be available to everyone. There will be lots of YUMMY things available to help fill your hungry BELLY! Plus some Hot Chocolate to warm your cold BELLY! We will also have T-Shirts for sale for $10.00. These shirts have our awesome "SCREAMER" logo on them from our Logo Contest winner REBECCA RENFROE!!! WAY TO GO GIRL!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!! Quantities are limited so be sure to get them while supplies last.

This has been such a fun and amazing year preparing for the BIG DAY! Thank-you so much for supporting us and we want to give out a BIG "SCREAM" to all of you for an awesome race!! BEST OF LUCK!!!

Attention everyone Running For Stephen:

2010-09-23T17:08:00.000-07:00

The Bowman family will be ordering matching baby blue T-shirts for those that would like to have one. The cost of the t-shirts are $7 and will be available to you before the race. They need to know what size you would like by Sunday evening. The sizes are x-small, small, medium, large, x- large. Please leave your information under comments at: http://runningforstephen.blogspot.com/ Thanks so much!

FINISH LINE THERAPY

2010-09-16T10:22:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce to all our
race participants that at the finish line
Dr. Jared Shelton will be providing
free chiropractic adjustments and massages.
Dr. Aaron Bowman will be providing
adjustments and therapy,
and GU will be providing you with
GU Energy Gel on the course!!
THANKS
BEAR RIVER CHIROPRACTIC
BOWMAN CHIROPRACTIC
&
GU!!!

The Ultimate Half-Marathoners!!

2010-09-12T14:10:00.000-07:00

Our hearts are so full with all the amazing things that are unfolding with the big day approaching. Words cannot express all the excitement that we have for those who will be participating. We have two very special participants that will be joining us this year. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this very special day with them. We would like to take a moment and share their story with you. Everyone.....Meet Christopher and his amazing mother Sherri!

When Christopher was 2 he came to live with my parents, Dale and Bert Brinkmeier, as a foster child. He cried 16 hours out of the day, and the only thing he did on purpose was crawl out of a room where other people were and into a quiet room and bang his head. Ty and I grew to love Christopher and proceeded to get our foster license so he could live with us and make it easier to adopt him. I don’t remember exactly when we decided that he had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) but it didn’t matter to us. The birth mom drinking alcohol during pregnancy causes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. So Christopher’s diagnosis is FAS, severe/profound mental retardation with autistic like behaviors, and his most recent diagnosis of seizure disorder (very likely attributed to the FAS) and a 30% curvature of the spine. He was to never walk or talk. We are pleased to say that he does in fact walk, however if he is angry or giggly he cannot! It’s kind of like chewing gum and walking at the same time. He doesn’t tolerate long walks either so we have a special stroller for him that we use, and with the curved spine his walking appears unstable and he doesn’t stand up straight.

The level of acceptance of Christopher varies. He has a great little friend here named Kason. He walked with Christopher at the Montpelier Relay for Life. Kason witnessed a horrible seizure just the week before that Christopher had, and still he is by Christopher’s side. A seizure is not a pretty thing to witness, and Christopher’s are kind of scary because he stops breathing and turns blue. Some people smile a genuine smile, others a sympathetic smile, while others give a disgusted look. Other people hear him holler and keep their kids away or move to another part of the restaurant even when it is a happy yelling. I know it is lack of understanding, but we are open to questions and want people to understand him. I am sad for those who do not have the opportunity to know Christopher or other people like him.

Christopher is such a tenderhearted person with a great sense of humor. He loves to be outdoors, loves to camp, and go for a 4-wheeler ride. That is a difficult task because to keep him safe Ty and I both have to ride on the wheeler with him. So we find safe trails and go slow. Our dream is to have side by side for him one day! He loves Smore’s and snuggling by the campfire. When he is in a giggly mood- he is very ticklish. When he is “up to something” he has a little devilish laugh and looks out of the corner of his eye. Christopher loves to go for a ride in the truck as well. Christopher loves having stories read to him! He is a big fan of Curious George, Berenstein Bears, and Dr. Seuss. I think Curious George is his favorite- I think he likes the mischief that silly monkey gets into! He loves to go to the movies and eat popcorn! He loves music with a good beat to it! He likes to dance.

Due to his condition, Christopher is not potty trained. He chews on his shirts so we give him small flannel lap blankets for him to chew on. We spend a lot of money on shirts for him- thank goodness for thrift stores. He will put just about anything in his mouth- just like an infant/toddler does. He can use a spoon but not always effectively or as easily as he would like. He gets upset and hollers sometimes! There are many times when we do not know what it is that he needs- which is very frustrating and heart breaking. Other times we know he needs a drink or a diaper change. He still bangs his head when he is mad. He cannot tell us if his back itches, and he can’t reach it. He can’t tell us he has a headache or a toothache. Imagine feeling sick and can’t tell someone what you are feeling so you can’t get the help you need for it. Think about how alcohol was the total cause for that. Think about how it is 100% preventable! Christopher relies on others for diapers, cleaning, brushing his teeth, food prep, feeding him (he can do some of that), giving him meds, showering, getting dressed for they day or in pj’s at night, and many things that most people can do and might take for granted their ability to do so.

Christopher is one of six children. We have a garden variety of children, some adopted some not, and two of his siblings have Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE). They each had their own set of complications due to the alcohol ingested by their biological mom during pregnancy but are able to walk, talk, work, learn, etc. Although for my daughter- marriage and a life like that is not in the cards for her, she will never experience being a mother because of her delays in learning. But she is high functioning enough to want those things for herself- she also never will have a drivers license. Imagine being 22 years old and knowing these things can’t happen for you- and knowing that it is because of alcohol- a choice someone made for her before she was even born.

Christopher has spent many hours on the sidelines while siblings played baseball, football, ran track etc. He spent time at home with other siblings when he didn’t feel up to going. He has traveled to all-star tournaments and out of town events for his siblings. Our household is down to Ty, Christopher, our youngest Troy, and me. Troy works a lot so many times it is just the three of us. It is time now for Christopher. He loves to go for a walk and I have wanted to complete a half marathon so we decided to do it together. So The Soda Screamer is our chance!! We are so excited. We have been over there to check out the course and to see where Ty can meet Christopher and me if Christopher would need anything or have any problems. I walked behind Kelly Park and although the trail is wide enough- the ability to get him out of there or Ty in there to help if he would have a seizure has lead us to the decision that Christopher will not join in with me until I am out of the park trails.

We have decided it is time to get some awareness out there for FAS and FAE and how preventable it is! Simply not drinking alcohol could have made Christopher’s life completely different. I am so thankful to know him as he is, but his struggles and the times that he is so upset and we can’t calm him makes us frustrated with the knowledge of how easily his life could have been different had there been no alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe time, no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. If you are trying to get pregnant don’t touch a drop of alcohol. One drink can create the conditions like Christopher has. Resources are limited in our area for special needs- extremely limited. Finding people who can take on an adult like Christopher is difficult. We have no assistance, no respite care, and for us a home is not an option.

We would love for everyone to learn more about the affects of alcohol during pregnancy and be aware of how preventable FAS and FAE is. Fetal Alcohol Effect has fewer complications than the syndrome but often times it is not easier to cope with, it can almost be more difficult to understand for parents and the children. If you are pregnant and have been drinking, or if you are unsure if your last drink was prior to pregnancy- talk to your dr.! http://www.nofas.org/ has more information.

The cost of FAS/FAE varies but for us alone- we have to buy adult diapers (about $100.00 a month), tshirts constantly! (he averages about 2- 3 wearings of a shirt before they are not really nice enough to wear in public) Even at thrift store costs it is outrageous what we spend on clothing, diaper wipes (14.00 a case, and we can use up to ¼ of a package a diaper change), special cleaning liquid for diapering (around 10.00 a gallon), sippy cups (8 dollars for a two pack) - we have to constantly replace these due to him biting them and making them leak, and flannel for lap blankets. His newest wheelchair even after insurance will be costing us around $500.00 for our co-pay and some needed accessories (we are hoping to have that soon so we can train better for October 9th!-his old chair will work but be much harder to maneuver) . You add all this to what we spend for Troy and his diabetes (about 200 dollars a month for his supplies), we have very little extra money-if any.

We are so thankful that Soda Springs offers free movies during the winter and that the Soda Screamer has donated the registration for us to come be a part of this. It is so appreciated! Thank you to those businesses that make the donations so the Id-an-ha can offer the free movies!

We would love everyone to come out and support us in our efforts to complete the Soda Screamer in less than four hours!! Come cheer for Christopher!

LOGO CONTEST WINNER!!

2010-04-11T18:09:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to announce that the winner of our logo contest is........
REBECCA RENFROE of Soda Springs! CONGRATULATIONS!!
We would like to thank everyone who submitted entries. It was a very hard decision to make. All entries were AMAZING! We will be unveiling Rebecca's logo on race day, so be sure to come and show your support and enjoy this amazing ladies talent with us! THANKS SO MUCH REBECCA!!

COME JOIN US FOR A DAY TO REMEMBER!!

2010-02-06T13:40:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the 2nd Presentation of the Soda "SCREAMER" Thirteener to be held October 9, 2010! Please join us for a run or walk along our beautiful park trails and enjoy the scenery of our wonderful hometown, all while being surrounded by the breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains. Come for the run and then take some time to enjoy the largest captive geyser in the world and a nice drink from our park springs. Each participant will receive a long-sleeved technical fabric shirt, goodies, a finisher's medal and more.

Please join us at 8:00am on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Kelly Park for the Half Marathon experience of a lifetime!

Stay tuned for upcoming SURPRISES!!
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Our 1st Annual Soda "SCREAMER" WINNERS!!

2009-11-03T07:55:00.000-08:00

Finishing Times

2009-11-02T00:31:00.000-08:00

John Franson 1:56:44
Layne Richins 1:58:11
Howard Humphreys 2:03:23
Ed Hegemann 2:08:56
DaNeil Bybee 2:11:57
Laura Murdoch 2:18:03
Lorraine Myers 2:19:46
Sharon McWilliams 2:27:47
MaTisha Humphreys 2:27:47
Emily Curry
Rachael Huntsman 5-K Finisher

Trial Run of The Soda "SCREAMER" Half-Marathon

2009-11-01T23:40:00.000-08:00

(Front Row from left to right, Sharon McWilliams, Lorraine Myers, Rachael (Myers) Huntsman, Howard Humphreys, MaTisha Humphreys, DaNeil Bybee, Laura Murdoch, Back Row from left to right, Ed Hegemann and Layne Richins. Not Pictured John Franson and Emily Curry.)

Trial Run of The Soda “SCREAMER” Half-Marathon

On Friday October 30, 2009 a few runners and volunteers joined forces in trying out the first ever half-marathon (13.1 miles) in Soda Springs, Idaho. We are so pleased to announce that it was a SUCCESS!! So to all of you runners out there that would like to join in on this amazing event next year start training, and keep a lookout for more information. We would like to give a special thank you to all of the runners named above, and to all of the wonderful volunteers and amazing support group, Megan Stoor, Shelby Stoor, Jill Stoor, Sam Humphreys, Kirdell Hansen, Ron Myers, Lisa Myers, Rodney Fraser, Cory Humphreys, Tyler Humphreys, Beau Poulsen, Keaton Lakey, Parker Daniel, Bradyn Smith, Lisa Smith, Tisha Young, Chad Bybee, Zac Bybee, Jake Bybee, our wonderful Soda Springs Police Department, city hall employees, and Greenline Equipment (Preston, Idaho) for there donations to help make this possible. If there is anyone that we have left out. Please know we love and appreciate you also. This was so much fun and an amazing day, and we can’t wait to enjoy it again next year with all of you running fans out there!