Page 6 HIGH GEAR JUNE 1981

Local hot-footers get going.

Lambda Runners, a newlyformed gay running group, met for the first time on Sunday, May. 17 in east suburbs of Cleveland. After a brief warm-up, the group moved out at 6:30 p.m. and spent a quiet 45 minutes running along a bike trail smooth and fairly

level that ambles through a scenic and secluded park in Cleveland Heights. Commented one local runner: "I didn't even know that this trail was here." Lambda Runners is being spearheaded by Fred Brule and Mike Crowley as yet another

social alternative for gay men and women.

Those involved in the initial run were pleased, with comments ranging from"Super to run with gay people -there is really nothing like family!" to "Why did we ever wait so long to start

Gay runner's event in Akron

By Steve Jobe

On July 31st, Mid Summer Madness, an event formerly known as The Rubber City Run will take place in Akron, Ohio hosted by Akron's Inn Men. It will begin on Friday, July 31 and last through Sunday, August 2 at The Inn Men's home bar, The Coach. located at 250 West Market Street.

Early this year, a new group of men organized in Akron who call themselves Excalibur. This group will also assist with Mid Summer Madness run. Several cocktail parties and an elaborate banquet have been planned. Free bar tickets for participating Akron bars will be given to those

Local Gay participation in massive march

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I was proud to be part of the Northern Ohio delegation. I joined with Lesbians and gay men, with Black, Latin and Asian Americans, with high school and college students, with retirees, with trade unionists, feminists,

clergy, political activists, all representing the people of this area. It was a real show of peoples unity.

attending. One special feature will be a certain movie to be shown at Akron's Civic Theatre, which has been rented for the 'affair.

Those wishing to attend the affair should make their reservations early by contacting the Inn Men at 250 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44303.

Motel accommodations have been reserved near the Coach for those attending. Clubs from as far away as Chicago have already gotten their reservations for attending the affair.

played by the major media, event has been held at The This will be the first time the means that PA M will continue Coach's new facility on West as a leading force in the peoples Market Street. Recently, the movement against war and Coach underwent renovation oppression. When the axe falls, it offering a complete new dance will eventually hit us all, straight room that will feature mixed and gay, unless we become active and fight back.

If you are interested in learning more about the May 3 march, or the Peoples Anti-War Mobilization, call or write them. Their address is P.A.M., P.O. Box

music.

The Coach is open seven days a week and serves liquor on Sundays from 1 p.m. in the afternoon until closing at 2:30 a.m.

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Fred and Mike are putting a lot of time and energy into the organization of Lambda Runners and hope that this Clevelandbased group can become the success that San Francisco's Front Runners has become. Front Runners is growing bigger and more active and several runs are scheduled for this summer. Gay men and women are involved in physical fitness and health as never before--not only is it the "body beautiful" syndrome, but improving the quality of life that makes all of this so important to us.

As we go to press, a tougher course was tackled on Sunday,

May 24 when the group met at infamous Edgewater Park. This trail, comprised of both rough terrain and bicycle paths, gave people an opportunity to challenge themselves or to run a course more suited to an individual's strengths and weaknesses.

Dates for future runs are: EastSunday, July 5; West Sunday, June 28 and July 12. Times: 6:00 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m. Novice runners are most important and the seasoned runner as a source of encouragement is welcome. Contact the Hotline at 621-3380 or HIGH GEAR at 6216546 (evenings) for further details.

Washington Post riles NGTF

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