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December 19, 2024 Issue 26
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Become a Director!
The Annapolis Striders has two positions open immediately to join the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include attending monthly evening meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, representing the membership of the organization, and being actively involved in the club by attending as many events as possible as a participant or volunteer. This link provides additional background on the Role of a Director.
The Board of Directors is filled by all volunteers. If you have not had the chance to be on the Board, this is a great opportunity. The Board is also preparing the slate of officers for the next election in early 2025. If you would like to be considered for a current or future position, please contact Jim Falvey or Casey Rayburg.
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The Annapolis Striders Championship Series and Shorter Races Bundle
Registration is open!
Registration closes February 5th at 11:59pm!
The Championship Series offers eight races from one mile all the way up to our 16.28 miles Metric Marathon. Annapolis Striders members get scored in each Champ Series race and if they finish six races, they’re eligible for awards. The Championship Series is just $50 for all six races. You must be an Annapolis Striders member to get this deal!
The NEW Annapolis Striders Shorter Races Bundle (SRB) is a series of four races: two 5K races, a one mile race, and working up to a five mile race in November. The SRB is just $35 and Annapolis Striders membership is also required.
Sign up for the Championship Series at Champ Series RunSignup Link or for the SRB at SRB RunSignup Link.
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Registration is open!
Eternal Winter 6-Hour Run
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Twin race to the Annapolis Striders Endless Summer 6-Hour Run, this is a “fat-ass” style race held in January to benefit the Annapolis Light House Shelter of Maryland.
For more information and registration instructions
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Strider Annual Awards Nominations
It’s time to start thinking about nominees for our end of year awards. The Awards committee is seeking input earlier this year in hopes of having a full complement of award winners. Here is the link for nominations.
Nominations Form and Awards Criteria.
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The lights will be on at the Annapolis High School 1/4 mile track at 2700 Riva Rd, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 PM from now until February 6, 2025. Excluded dates are Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
The Winter Warriors 5k class will be doing their training there but all Annapolis Striders members are invited to use the facilities for their own workout.
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Registration is now open for the 2025 edition of the B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Sunday, March 30, 2025.
For more information and registration
Although I know we are more than four months away from race day, I don’t think it’s too early to start asking my fellow Annapolis Striders to consider volunteering for the 2025 event. Several people have already signed up, and I thank them for their support. I have a particular need, however, for three, four would be better, Annapolis Striders to volunteer to work on the truck crew. This is a two-day volunteer opportunity. It involves moving items from the West Street shed to Severna Park Hight School on the Saturday before the race, delivering supplies to the Aid Stations on the day of the race, and then picking up all the supplies and returning them to the West Street shed. Ask anyone who has done it before, they will tell you it’s a lot of work.
So, who do I want to volunteer for this prestigious truck crew assignment? Certainly not the guys (including you, Robin) who worked on the truck last year. They paid their dues, and I want each one of them to run the marathon or the half this year. No, my ideal candidate is an Annapolis Strider who has run either the marathon or the half one or more times in the past and enjoyed the benefit of the effort the past volunteers have made to the success of the races. The Annapolis Striders is a volunteer organization based, at least in part, on the concept of mutuality: I volunteer so you can run races, you volunteer so I can run races. It’s that simple. So, if you have run this event several times, maybe this is your chance to volunteer so other Annapolis Striders can take a shot at the B&A course.
Tom Lyden
Sign up here to volunteer! or directly email Race Director, Tom Lyden
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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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Coaching Opportunities: The B&A Trail ½ Marathon program will get started right after the New Year, with registration opening on December 6. I am looking for coaches/mentors to help with that group as well. If you are interested in either opportunity, send me an email at vp_training@annapolisstriders.org.
B&A Trail Half Marathon Training: Registration for the training program is now open; check the Striders website for sign-up details. The actual training will begin on 1/4/25 at 0730; we’ll meet at Jones Station. A full training plan will be 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.
Winter Warriors 5K Training: Winter Warriors (started on Sunday, November 24, 2024) 5k Beginning Runners Program is a ten week run/walk program starting with a week one, 1 minute run, 2 minute walk over 20 minutes, three times a week with a gradual increase of running time of about 1 minute a week until week ten with a 20 minutes continuous run. Pre-run dynamic warm up exercises and walk with a post-run cool-down walk, static stretches are included. The graduation race goal is the Valentine’s 5K (held on Saturday, February 8, 2025). Race fees are separate and NOT included in membership fees, and participation in those races is not required to join the training program.. A race preview run is available to participants the weekend before the race. Check the Striders website for more details.
Something to Think About: One of the basics of improving your running relates to the number of miles that one runs each week. Theoretically, more miles usually helps improve performance as long as injuries can be held at bay. Once the injuries show up (as the inevitably will for hard core runners), it’s time to evaluate your program to determine what happened and what may have contributed to the injury. While higher mileage can be a positive, it can also be a primary reason for the ensuing injuries. If this is (or has been) you, you may want to consider trading some of your running miles for cross training. Cycling, rowing, elliptical, rucking, etc. can help provide you with the requisite aerobic (or anaerobic) training that can augment your running at less of a physical cost than running the extra miles. Here’s an article from Marathon Handbook that provides some additional insights on the subject and may just help you adjust your program in a positive way: https://marathonhandbook.com/7-downsides-of-only-running.
See you on the road!
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2025 Winter/Fall 5k class
Sunday, November 24 to Saturday, February 8
Registration is open!
Come join our “Get Off the Couch” Run/Walk Program for Beginning and Inexperienced Runners!
Whether you are new to running or trying to return to running, this is a program for you. This class is intended for all who are looking to “get off the couch with no running experience at all” and do a 5K (3.1 miles) distance.
For more information and registration
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, January 7
6:30pm
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.
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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DECEMBER
Naptown Run
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Half marathon/10k/5k to ring in the Holidays. With a 7:30am start (half and 10k) and a 7:45 5k Start, this running festival is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. All runners will receive a Santa Hat to show their spirit!
For more information and registration
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FEBRUARY
TRY -a -TRI
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Come try a triathlon with us!
If doing a Triathlon was on your “this is so big of a stretch for me I have to do it” list for 2025…
The Annapolis triathlon club is hosting a free triathlon clinic for beginners. Participants will swim 10 laps, 10 min on stationary bike, and a 10 min run. We will go over the basics: equipment, transition, etc.
Severna Park Racquetball & Fitness Club on February 2 from 2 to 4 pm.
Annapolis Triathlon Club Iron Crabs would love to welcome you to the multisport lifestyle. This event is open to everyone.
Annapolis Triathlon Club
For more information and registration
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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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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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