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February 13, 2025 Issue 4
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Cherry Pit 10-Mile Race
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 edition of the Cherry Pit 10-Mile race, which is the second leg of the Champ Series. We will hold this year’s race on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and, as in years past, the start and finish line will be at South River High School.
For more information and registration
We need VOLUNTEERS to assist in packet pick up and race day registration, to staff the three water stops on the racecourse, and to help with course set up and post-race clean up. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, email toml@annapolisstriders.org.
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Social Media Update!
As there’s been some upheaval in social media circles of late, the Striders social media team wanted to let you know where you can find our club online! Here are our current club social media accounts, listed alphabetically:
Bluesky: annapolisstriders.bsky.social
Facebook: AnnapolisStridersInc
Instagram: AnnapolisStriders
Threads: AnnapolisStriders
X/Twitter: AnnapStriders
The social media team also oversees an Annapolis Striders “club” on the Strava fitness tracking service and a Striders “group” on Garmin Connect.
Feel free to follow us on any of these social media services, and it would help the club tremendously if you would “like”, comment on, and/or share our stuff whenever you see it! On most of these services we have no control over how many users are actually shown our posts, but your engagement can help boost the overall audience for these posts.
Please keep in mind that these social media accounts are supplemental means of club communication & promotion, and are not the primary way we communicate with club members. As always, our primary means of communication are the club web site at AnnapolisStriders.org and this here E-Streak e-mail newsletter! Our social media accounts are just meant to help spread the word farther & wider about our awesome club and its activities. No endorsement of any of these social media services is implied. You’re welcome to e-mail the social media team at socialmedia@annapolisstriders.org with any questions or suggestions!
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Annapolis Striders
Board Nominations 2025
On behalf of the Nominating and Board Development Committee, below is the slate of officers and directors 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 and directors. Voting closes Sunday, March 9th at 11:59 p.m. Results will be announced at the annual meeting later in March. Only one vote is allowed per registered Annapolis Striders member.
VOTE HERE
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The Annapolis Striders’ 5K Training groups are a great service to the community, a good recruiting tool, and a nice way to connect with new runners. Currently, we offer programs in the fall and spring, 3 days a week, to help new or returning runners get in shape for Striders’ races. We are eager to build our coaching group for the long term and are in search of people who would be willing to coach
1-3 days a week during our training series. To be a coach, you must get certified by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) through one of their online or in-person 2-day workshops. If you successfully complete the training and coach for us, the Annapolis Striders will reimburse you for the training. For more information, please contact Laura Amin at laura.amin66@gmail.com.
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45th Annual RRCA CLUB CHALLENGE 10M
8:00am Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland
Represent the Annapolis Striders in the RRCA Club Challenge! This is a race EXCLUSIVE to RRCA running clubs (such as the Annapolis Striders) in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and NOT open to the general public. The fastest runners from our club in each event contribute to scoring. Events include overall men/women/co-ed, Under 40 men/women, Masters men/women, Grand Masters men/women, as well as overall individual awards.
If you are a current member of the Annapolis Striders, use the link below with the team code RRCA2025AS which pre-populates as you register.
Registration is open until February 13th to club members ONLY. You must be able to run at least a 13mpm pace on a hilly course. The course gun time limit is 2 hours 10 minutes. The Annapolis Striders do not supplement the $40 cost of the initial race entry, but those who register and show up on race day will be reimbursed $20 CASH. Additionally, there are a very limited number of Annapolis Striders team shirts left from last year. If you did not receive one already and we have your size, you will also get a team shirt.
RRCA CLUB CHALLENGE 10M
Arrive early (6:50am – 7:40am) for bib pick up and a team photo (7:30am). This is our chance to show Maryland and the District which team is the fastest. For any questions email our team captain:
casey@annapolisstriders.org
Not interested in running the 10 miles? Better yet come to volunteer and cheer on your fellow Annapolis Striders. To volunteer check the race website.
RRCA Club Challenge 10M – Howard County Striders
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Annual Awards
Your Awards Committee and Board have just wrapped up the 2024 Annual Awards, and the results will be announced at our Annual Meeting. Now it’s time to start thinking about our 2025 awards!
As we go through the year, see if anyone you know meets the general requirements and specific criteria for any of our awards. If so, gather all supporting information so you can easily nominate them at the end of the year. We even accept self nominations for consideration!
For more information on the award categories, general nomination requirements, and specific awards criteria, check out the Annual Awards on the Striders website.
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Race day is a mere 45 days away, and yet, volunteer positions remain available for those willing to take part in the production of this year’s race. Please consider volunteering for one of the following positions:
Truck Crew: Thus far, two volunteers – Darrell Mak and Stephen Hoard – have offered to get up early on race day morning to deliver supplies to the six aid stations on the racecourse and then pick those supplies up once the races are over. This is a four-person job, so I need at least two more Striders to seize this opportunity.
Course Monitor at Boulters Way: One volunteer has agreed to direct runners as they leave the south end of the trail and head down Boulters Way. We need one additional volunteer at the turn round at the bottom of the hill to direct runners to head back uphill to the trail. It would be a bonus if we had a third person positioned by the entrance ramp from Boulters on to westbound Rt. 50 to ensure runner safety.
Course Monitor at East West Blvd.: One volunteer has agreed to direct marathoners as they cross over East West Blvd to head down the path that parallels East West Blvd. before returning to the trail and on to the finish line. We need one additional volunteer at the turn around to direct marathoners back to the trail.
If you are interested in any one of these opportunities, please email toml@annapolisstriders.org.
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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!
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Annapolis Striders Training/Education
Update from Bob Moseley,
VP of Training and Education
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B&A Trail Half Marathon Training: Training began the week of 12/30, with 1st group/long run on 1/4/25. 73 runners are now registered; we usually have about 30 folks actually attend. If you are interested in joining us, check HERE.A full training plan is available for those interested and I will send that out starting this week to all who have signed up. The plan is particularly focused on those who have not run a ½ marathon but an enhanced version will also be available for those who have completed a ½ but may want to step up their game a bit.
Something to think about: We talk a lot about many training-related subjects that may be more applicable to our more experienced runners but there are other ways to train for those who are new to the game. Here’s an article that may be of interest to a wider swath of our members:
How to Use the Run Walk Method
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Annapolis Striders 2025
Half Marathon Training
Saturday, January 4th-Saturday, March 22nd
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.
For more information and registration
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, March 4th
6:30pm
Severna Park Library
45 West McKinsey Road
Severna Park, 21146
The Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 meeting will be at 6:30pm in the Michael E. Busch Library.
Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month.
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.
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Meet & Greet Your Fellow Annapolis Striders
at our Monthly Socials
Bring friends or potential new members!
Check here for future gatherings!
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AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS
See “For your information” 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 automatically updated in the
E-Streak.
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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
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MARCH
Barlowe Bolt 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk
Saturday, March 22, 2025
The 13th 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!
For more information and registration
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APRIL
GiGiFIT 5K Acceptance Challenge Fundraiser
Sunday, April 27, 2025
GiGi’s Playhouse is excited to host our annual GiGiFIT 5K Acceptance Challenge Fundraiser, and we would love for your club to join us for this special event. It’s a great opportunity to support a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun and energetic race day!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Quiet Waters Park
For more information and registration
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JUNE
Baltimore 10 Miler
Saturday, June 7, 2025
An Annapolis Striders group has been formed for anyone running the Baltimore Ten Miler. Select the group during your registration using the password “Striders”. With ten or more in the group, you get a $10 refund on the registration price.
For more information and registration
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The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation 10K and 5K
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation are holding their annual community 10K and 5K races for Saturday, June 14th. 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
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