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Page 8 THE BATTALION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1978 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1978 Jogging: everybody’s doing it By PAT EDMONDSON Label it jogging, running or rac ing, the trend is overtaking people of all ages across the nation at a rapid pace. The Brazos Valley has wel comed the impact. In any weather, joggers Can be observed on local streets, sidewalks, parks and trails. “People are more conscious of their health now,” said John Chev- rette. “Increased national efforts by the President’s Council and other programs have really exposed physi cal fitness.” Chevrette, a professor of physical education at Texas A&M University, has been called the father of the jog ging program in the community. “When I came here, people run ning down the street were looked upon as weird. Jogging is now more widely accepted,” he continued. “It still only touches a small portion of the population, however.” Chevrette began jogging while a graduate student at Florida State University in 1966. A year later he joined the Texas A&M staff and initi ated a trial program, one that is now firmly established. Chevrette named the organization The 100 Club. Par ticipants were challenged to jog 100 miles and no time limit was set. Cer tificates were issued for those com pleting the requirement. “It was a gimmick, a motivational thing,” said Chevrette. “Those who went the distance came by my office and picked up a certificate. It was strictly on an honor system. Chevrette continued his innova tion and encouraged a faculty fitness program. The group began a noon exercise session with Chevrette act ing as ringleader. Its success prompted the formation of a formal organization; the Brazos Valley Jog gers Club (BVJC) held their first event in 1974. “At the time, I felt it would evolve into a rather competitive jogging group,” he said. “But it has also provided a very fine avenue for friends to get together and have a good time.” Jim Bassett, president of BVJC, agreed. “It’s competitive to an extent,” Bassett said. “It adds a little bit to the daily running we do.’ Bassett said participation in the group varies. Up to 30 persons usu ally compete in the Sunday sessions held in the morning in winter and in the afternoon during the summer months. The events include runs of one mile, three miles, five miles and a two- and four-man 10-mile relay. The Fourth Annual Aggie Half- Marathon will be conducted Feb. 26; the Texas A&M Marathon will start at 7 a. m. April 29. Annual dues are $3 per person or $5 per family. Entry fees, collected at each race, are 10 cents for club members and 25 cents for non members. Though Bassett considers jogging a leisure exercise, he recognizes the danger element. A history professor at Texas A&M died of heat stroke while jogging last summer. “The main thing is to start out slow,” warned Bassett. “A person should also have a doctor’s examina tion before he starts jogging se riously.” According to Dr. George Jessup, who conducts aerobics classes at Texas A&M, there are two types of danger. “Overstress, in terms of physiolog ical danger, is the first,” he said. “That basically occurs when one tries to run more than he’s capable of. The other danger concerns the safety problem. If you’re out on the street you’ve got the same problem as a cyclist. You’re a pedestrian running on a street that’s designed for cars. Sometimes that can be extremely dangerous.” Beginning aerobics is offered daily in both the morning and afternoon. There are also three sections of ad vanced aerobics. Similiar programs are offered at various other universi ties, including Brigham Young, Penn State, Tennessee, Wisconsin and San Diego State. “The program has been very popu lar,” remarked Carl Landiss, head of the health and physical education department. “It’s something we can offer without having to expand our facilities.” Those enrolled in the class set their own pace. “It’s a goal-oriented course,” said Jessup. “The only thing we ask of our students is to be realistic in terms of their goal. It should be difficult, he added, “but not unattainable. The whole objective is to feel comfortable and be conditioned while jogging. Jessup said that many beginners will participate in the Aggie quarter marathon and half-marathon. He added that some of the advanced group may attempt the full marathon, which requires an ex tended training period. “The ones that are training for the marathon will run 50 miles a week,” he said. “That comes out to about 10 miles a day.” In contrast, cross country runners on athletic scholarship at Texas A&M are required to run between 85 and 100 miles a week. “That’s what we shoot for,” said Ted Nelson, assistant track coach. “Not all of our people can achieve that level, but it’s our goal. ” Nelson was asked if a jogger could train himself for collegiate competi^ tion. “You’ve got to have a certain in nate ability,” he replied. “Distance running is an accumulative system. It takes years for distance runners to reach their potential. Only a scattered few consider dis tance running; the others are content with jogging. Jogging is convenient and always available. “Any aeorbics activity is benefi cial,” added Jessup. “The advantage that jogging has is that you can get a lot done in a short period of time. And, ’ he concluded, “You can virtually find someplace to jog. You can go in the closet and jog if you want to.“ All Texas Instruments Calculators Available at UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE “At the Northgate” BREAKFAST BUFFET DANCE & EAT EVERY FRI. & SAT. 1:15 - 3:00 A.M. A&M golf team to play in Houston tournament INTRAMURAL SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL I loll I icati in:, to di crim r |[he! I den thei § Te |[RS) tants Befo dua Ire r fcse p By KEVIN PYLE The Texas A&M golf team will tee it up at the Al Pryor Intercollegiate in Houston on Saturday morning in its opening tournament of the semes ter. Coach Bob Ellis wil take a team composed of senior Tim Carlton, juniors Biff Alexander, Richard Cromwell and Jerry Martin, sopho more Dave Ogrin and freshman Jay Kent. Alexander was the leading qualifier for the Ags. Kent finished second. Bowling teams take first place Both the men’s and women’s bowl ing teams traveled to Austin this past weekend to bowl in a divisional tour nament. The men’s team consists of Mike Marak, Steve Martin, Jerry Longsworth, Jay Chester, Mike Oliveri and Mark Myrick. The wo men’s team consists of Donna Min- tor, Joy Lloyd, Terri McClellan, Denise McCutehen, Candy Burnett and Nancy Schlotterbeck. Th men’s team bowled Baylor and Trinity. They captured 20 out of 24 points against Baylor and 19 out of 24 against Trinity. This captured the first place trophy for the team. Mike Marak had high average with a 190. He also had high series with a 594 total. Steve Martin had high game with a 231. Jerry Longsworth and Mike Marak went undefeated for the day. The women’s team bowled against Trinity and Texas, they won 21 out of 24 points against Texas and 19 out of 24 against Trinity. This gave the women’s team the first place trophy. Joy Lloyd had high average with a 159 and high game with a 200. Donna Mintor had high series with a 501 total. Denise McCutehen went undefeated for the day. Both teams will participate in the ACUI tournament next weekend. They will also go to Dallas in March to bowl in the TIBC Roll-offs. They will travel to Corpus Christi the first weekend of spring break to bowl in their final tournament for the semes ter. m /upfn»ntba Eddie Dominguez ’66 ‘'fLjTTTk Joe Arciniega ’74 Doug Ward had the second lowest tournament scoring average for last semester, but he had to withdraw from qualifying because of a death in his family. Ellis, who calls Ward one of the finest shot managers he has ever seen, expects him to be back in the running for a spot on the travel ing team soon. The two-day tourney played at Atascocita, will feature only two other teams. Houston and Texas, along with the Aggies, will be fight ing it out for the title. “We use this primarily as a tune- up for the Monterrey tournament,” Ellis said. The Pan American Inter collegiate, played in Monterrey, Mexico, follows the Al Pryor and Ellis said it is one of the finest events they play in. The Aggies will leave on Tuesday for the tourney which begins on Thursday and ends on Saturday. The five-man team of Alexander, Kent, Cromwell, Carlton and Ogrin will be making the trip south of the border. Coach Ellis said that along with his team, other standouts in the field of 25 include Brigham Young, Okla homa State, Oklahoma, Oral Roberts, Wichita State, Houston, and Texas. Other conference teams entered are Baylor, Rice and Texas Tech. XTTTTI H ►H Pizza Express Is Now Open For Lunch! EVERY DAY 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 846-7785 5 ENTRIES CLOSE: TUESDAY, FEB. 7, 1978 5:00 P.M. 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