March 14, 2024 Issue 6

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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!

B&A Marathon and Half Marathon

Sunday, March 24,2024

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Rd

Severna Park, MD US 21146



Online registration ends March 18, 11:59 pm

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. 

Awards, Awards, Awards!

Many thanks to our Social Committee (Eva Coale, Chris Stachurski, Nicole Dawson, Delia Edelmann) for putting together last Saturday’s Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet at the Annapolis Elks Lodge! Following a delicious dinner, club president Casey Rayburg and his lovely assistant Charlie Muskin handed out a passel of awards, including those from last year’s Championship Series and our major club awards. For those who could not attend the banquet, here’s a full list of award winners:

Annapolis Striders Annual Award Winners:

Ben Moore Lifetime Achievement Award –Tom DeKornfeld

Strider of the Year - Larry Puglisi

Volunteer of the Year - Eva Coale

Female Runner of the Year - Kristin Dubinski

Male Runner of the Year - Maksym Petrenko

Junior Strider of the Year - Griffin Tabar

2023 Championship Series Age Group Award Winners:

David Barry - 3rd M 75-79

Heather Bencivenga - 3rd F 50-54

Robert Biddle - 3rd M 60-64

Karsten Brown - 2nd M 45-49

Steve Coleman - 1st M 45-49

Nicole Dawson - 1st F 25-29

Marie Delaney - 1st F 70-74

Elizabeth DePriest - 3rd F 40-44

Leo Djiwatampu - 3rd M 50-54

Kristin Dubinski - 1st F 50-54

Jim Falvey - 3rd M 55-59

Malcolm Fearey - 3rd M 30-34

Jessica Fleming - 1st F 40-44

Donna Flynn - 1st F 60-64

Marie Friedland - 1st F 65-69

Chris Gower - 1st M 30-34

Dan Grote - 3rd M 35-39

Al Guerieri - 2nd M 70-74

Eric Gyaki - 3rd M 70-74

Ross Heisman - 1st M 65-69

Mitch Keiler - 4th M 60-64

Scott Koehler - 2nd M 35-39

Bess Kupfer - 1st F 35-39

Colten Lybbert - 2nd M 30-34

Matthew Mace - 2nd M 60-64

Christopher Mairs - 1st M 50-54

Amy Malone - 2nd F 50-54

Carson Malone - 1st M 15-19

Robin Matty - 2nd F 30-34

Dick Morgan - 1st M 75-79

Amy N - 3rd F 45-49

Eric Peltosalo - 1st M 70-74

Ben Pershall - 1st M 25-29

Maksym Petrenko - 1st M 40-44

David Phipps - 1st M 55-59

Alec Pskowski - 3rd M 25-29

Robin Pskowski - 2nd F 60-64

Larry Puglisi - 3rd M 65-69

Lloyd Rawley - 1st M 60-64

Casey Rayburg - 2nd M 40-44

Jose Romero - 2nd M 55-59

Martin Shpuntoff - 2nd M 25-29

Reed Simm - 1st M 14 & Under

Sandi Simon - 1st F 55-59

Erica Simpson - 2nd F 35-39

Amanda Slate - 1st F 30-34

Kendra Smith - 2nd F 45-49

Daniel Symancyk - 2nd M 75-79

Griffin Tabar - 2nd M 14 & Under

Susan Tant - 3rd F 60-64

Janice Uthe - 2nd F 65-69

David John Walser - 3rd M 40-44

William Watson - 2nd M 65-69

Carol Wesolowski - 3rd F 55-59

Zach Wood - 2nd M 50-54

Maggi Woronkowicz - 1st F 45-49

Andrey Zabinsky - 1st M 35-39

Lisa Zamostny - 2nd F 55-59

Amy Zbikowski - 2nd F 40-44

Dan Zegadlo - 3rd M 45-49

2023 Championship Series IronMan Award Winners:

Derek Ammons

Barbara D’Amico

Leo Djiwatampu

Mark Hamilton

Sean Hamilton

Gregory Hill

Stephen Hord

Matthew Mace

Amy Malone

Charlie Muskin

Will Myers

Maksym Petrenko

David Phipps

Larry Puglisi

Lloyd Rawley

Sandi Simon

Kendra Smith

Daniel Symancyk

Carah Tabar

Griffin Tabar

Craig Troop

David John Walser

Katey Wurstner

Lisa Zamostny

Extra-special thanks to our Awards Committee (Delia Edelmann, Will Myers, Tess Zangrilli) for their efforts this past year.

Unclaimed awards: Does your name appear above but you were unable to attend the banquet? We plan to have all unclaimed awards available for pickup during our upcoming B&A Trail Marathon & Half-Marathon weekend! You can pick up your award(s) on Saturday, March 23rd between 10 AM and 3 PM, or Sunday, March 24th from 6 to 7 AM.

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 Spring 10K Training

Tuesday, April 9th – Sunday, June 16th

A 10-week build-up program for beginner, returning and intermediate 10K runners

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This low-key program will guide the participants from a base of 2-3 miles up to a long run of 6.2 miles in 10 weeks. The goal will be for all who complete the program to be able to complete the Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K. You must sign up for the race on your own. If you are signed up for the 2024 Championship Series, you are already registered for the race!

Every Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM and every Saturday morning at 7:00 AM from April 9th, 2024, through June 11th, 2024 (Saturday, June 15th will be a rest day and Sunday, June 16th is RACE DAY!), 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, April 2nd, 2024

Severna Park Library

45 W McKinsey Road

Severna Park, MD 21146

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



 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

CTR’s HOOFIN’ IT 5K and FUN RUN

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, Inc., (CTR) is a registered non-profit in Harford County, MD. We dreamed up our first-ever charity 5K as a fundraiser to help us support the programs we offer veterans and children and adults who live with disabilities.

The Hoofin’ It 5K will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The race will begin and end at The Pavilion at Poplar Grove Park (3519 Conowingo Road, Street, MD 21154) and go through our farm and facility!

For more information and registration

Huntingtown High Boys’ Lacrosse Fun Run

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Come run with the boys’ lacrosse teams on a 5Kish trail and road fun run. All proceeds benefit the Varsity and JV teams in their upcoming season.

Team webpage

For more information and registration

MAY

Hero Dogs 5K9

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Puppy raisers and volunteers for Hero Dogs, Inc. are excited to present the 4th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9, our 2nd year with an IN-PERSON option this year hosted at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. We learned a lot from last year’s event and are excited to be back and better than ever!

Our 5K course is flat, fast, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course.

For more information and registration

JUNE

The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation annual community 10K and 5K races

Saturday, June 8th, 2024

The race starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Crofton Country Club.

The certified 10K course includes a great tour around our tree-lined community with some challenging hills and is a good tune-up for fall marathon training or even first time 10K participants. The 5K course goes completely around Crofton Parkway. All profits from these races are put towards the many community charities that the Crofton Kiwanis Foundation supports.

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