|
February 29, 2024 Issue 5
|
|
|
Registration is open for the
2024 Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race!
2nd Leg of the Championship Series
Sunday, April 7th, 2024, 8:00 AM
South River High School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
Join us for the 45th running of the region’s OTHER “cherry”-related 10 miler! Ours may not be the flattest of routes, but you’re sure to enjoy the scenery of Anne Arundel County’s countryside, and the preregistration fees of $10 for Striders members or $15 for non-members are a bargain. (Note: If you signed up for the full 2024 Champ Series, you are already registered for Cherry Pit and you do not need to sign up again!)
For more information & registration:
For more information and registration
To volunteer at Cherry Pit, Sign up to volunteer here! or
e-mail CherryPit@annapolisstriders.org!
|
|
|
RRCA Club Challenge
A note from Casey Rayburg, Annapolis Striders President, to the team:
I hope you have had a chance to rest and recover from the RRCA Club Challenge. I’ve received the results, and we successfully competed in every single category for the first time in quite a while. Both in the men’s competition and women’s competitions, we took 10th out of 14 teams. As a coed team, we took 9th place out of 12 teams. Our highest placing category was the Male Grand Masters (50+ years old) where we took 4th of 9 teams. Nice work gentlemen!! (KEN ZIMMERMAN, DAVID PHIPPS, DANIEL VASQUEZ CARDONA, JOSEPH BENCIVENGA, CHRISTOPHER MAIRS, ZACH WOOD, ROBERT CAWOOD, MITCH KEILER, ROSS HEISMAN, DANIEL MORRISSEY, VENKATA MADDURI, PETER COOPER, MICHAEL ELKONOH, MARK HAMILTON, and TOM LYDEN). Our highest placing women’s team was the under 40 group which didn’t even have enough runners until the last day of registration. They placed 8th of 11 teams (ALYSSA COOK, KATHARINE AHRENS, NICOLE DAWSON, ERICA SIMPSON, ANNA CAWOOD). Overall, our fastest runners were KEN ZIMMERMAN (1:03:37) and ALYSSA COOK (1:06:23). I’m attaching the results, so you can see how we did in the other categories.
Hopefully everyone had a good time running. If you have any suggestions on how to improve the team competition, please let me know. I look forward to seeing everyone come back for the race next year. The new gym should be finished by that point, which means no more tent!
Thank you to our volunteers, photographers, and supporters! The links to the results and race website as well as additional photos are below.
Results
Photos by Karsten Brown and Denise Hyde
Photos by George Banker
|
|
|
Annapolis Striders Board Nominations 2024
On behalf of the Nominating and Board Development Committee, below is the slate of officers presented to the general membership as approved by the Board of Directors. Please use this form to vote to approve or disapprove the slate of officers. Voting closes March 8th at 11:59pm. Results will be announced at the annual meeting on March 9th. Only one vote is allowed per registered Annapolis Striders member.
Voting form
|
|
|
Purchase your tickets now!
Tickets must be purchased by
Friday, March 8th 11:59 pm
Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet
Saturday, March 9, 2024
5 pm-10 pm
The Annapolis Elks Lodge #622
2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037
Please join us on March 9th for our annual meeting and hear a recap of what happened in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024. After the meeting, stick around to see who received which awards and continued their iron man streak! Of course, we will have food, beverages and after the awards dancing!
Purchase your tickets here!
|
|
|
B&A Marathon and Half Marathon
Sunday, March 24,2024
Severna Park High School
60 Robinson Rd
Severna Park, MD US 21146
The B&A Trail Marathon & Half-Marathon is a fast, fun, well-supported, and low-pressure event along the B&A Trail. The Annapolis Striders held the first B&A Trail Marathon in 1992 and added the half marathon in 1996.
For more information and registration
The B&A Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Numerous volunteer opportunities remain available in connection with this race and you can apply for them on RunSignUp link by clicking on the volunteer button.
A lot of folks have volunteered already and it appears as though we have three of the six aid stations staffed. In addition, we have assurances that as in the past, the U.S. Naval Academy will come through with a host of volunteers.
|
|
|
|
|
ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS RUNNER EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
Annapolis Striders membership is required to participate in these training programs. There is no fee for the training programs but you must register.
Keep an eye on this section for announcements about training programs!
|
|
|
Annapolis Strider 2024 Half Marathon Training
Saturday, January 6- Sunday, March 24th
A 12-week build-up program for half marathon runners
.
This low-key program will guide the participants from a base of 6 miles up to a long run of 14 miles in 12 weeks. The goal will be for all who complete the program to be able to complete the B&A Trail Half Marathon or an alternative half marathon around the same timeframe. You must sign up for the race on your own. They CLOSE OUT so sign up early!
Every Saturday morning at 7:30 am from January 6, 2024, through March 16, 2024, we will meet at the B&A Trail near the Park and Ride lot at Jones Station Road and Route 2 in Severna Park. You will be coached by qualified Strider coaches.
For more information and registration
|
|
|
ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
TUESDAY, March 5th, 2024
Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm.
The meetings are a hybrid format.
Use the Zoom Link if you cannot attend in person.
Meeting ID: 945 9400 7107
Passcode: 075740
Stay tuned to the E-Streak for future meeting locations.
|
|
|
Meet & Greet Your Fellow Annapolis Striders
at our Monthly Socials
Bring friends or potential new members!
Check here for future gatherings!
|
|
|
AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS
See “quick links” above to submit a race.
Please check the provided links below for updated information about the community races, including fee structure, race details, cancellations, etc.
Once posted, community race information is not updated in the
E-Streak.
|
Local Group Runs
Are you looking for a group of friendly faces to meet consistently and with which to run? Here is a consolidated list of local area group runs open to anyone interested. While most of these groups have members of the Annapolis Striders in them, this is not an endorsement by the Annapolis Striders, Inc. It’s a way to find other people to run with almost every day of the week.
If you know of a group not listed here, Please contact Tess.
Check here for the list of runs
|
|
|
MARCH
2024 Celtic Canter 5K and Irish Festival in Westminster, MD
March 9, 2024
Organizers are extending a special deal to the members of your club, $5 off registration with
CODE: RUN24.
For more information and registration (click on event website)
Barlowe Bolt 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
March 23, 2024 7:00 am
The 12th Annual Barlowe Bolt takes place in the suburban town of Millersville MD. Your path will have a good mix of flat and hilly roads lined with mature trees in this charming town. This is a perfect first race of the season whether you are a beginner or experienced runner. This is a chip timed race for the 5k participants. Medals will be awarded for the best male and female times in each of the age groups. We look forward to another fun Barlowe Bolt, we’ll see you there!
Same-day registration begins at 6am (cash only) and the race starts at 7am.
For more information and registration
FONA Flowering 5K
March 24, 2024 9:00 am
Enjoy spring at the U.S. National Arboretum during FONA’s Flowering 5K. This run or walk will take you past garden collections brightly colored with spring flowers, over tree-lined rolling hills, and along streams winding their way to the Anacostia River. Enjoy cherry blossoms, magnolias, and so much more!
This race is not only scenic, but also safe and secure. All roads are closed to cars during this race so you can safely enjoy running or walking through this 451-acre urban green space. Strollers and dogs are welcome, but dogs must stay on a 6′ non-retractable leash.
There will be a professional race announcer calling out runners as they cross the finish line and there will be music before and after the event to get you in the groove. A professional photographer will take photos along the course. These photos will be shared with all participants after the race for free!
For more information and registration
|
|
|
APRIL
Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon will be held on Saturday April 13 at the Woods Community Center beginning at 7 am. The race consists of an 800 yard pool swim, a 9 mile bike and 3 mile run on the B&A Trail. Individual and 2 or 3 person teams can participate.
For more information and registration
|
|
|
OCTOBER
Marine Corps Marathon
October 27, 2024
Don’t miss out – MCM, MCM10K and MCM50K registration increases Dec 26! Recognized for impeccable organization on an iconic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as ‘the best marathon for beginners,’ the MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People’s Marathon.”
For more information and registration
|
|
|
|
|
