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Women’s Distance Festival & Run After the Women 5k
Thank you to all the runners and especially the volunteers who all made this race a success. I’ve enjoyed directing this race for the past 9 years; however, it’s time for me to move on. We are actively looking for an individual to take this race over. Please contact me or any of the Board members if you are interested.
~ Kathleen Hanson
WDF / RATW Retired Race Director
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The Annapolis Striders are proud to bring you
the 14th Annual Endless Summer 6-Hour Run.
Saturday, July 20th, 2024
Greenbury Point Nature Center
Annapolis, MD
This event is a proud benefactor of the Semper Fi Fund-a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. A small portion of the race entry fee will go to benefit this fund. We ask that you consider contributing further when asked during Ultra Signup
check out.
For more information and registration
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Registration for the Dog Days 8k at Anne Arundel Community College on Sunday, August 4 at 8:00 am is now open. The race is again part of the MD RRCA Grand Prix Series.
Registration is only online and ends July 31.
There will be race day registration at $25 for everyone starting at 6:30 am.
For more information and registration
We still need some volunteers to help out on race day. On race morning we need some help unloading and setting up before the race. During the race we need monitors and water stop help. To volunteer send an email to DogDays8k@annapolisstriders.org
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49th annual ANNAPOLIS TEN MILE RUN
Summer’s best race is returning to Annapolis this August for its 49th year. And we’re excited to announce that there’ll be an entry fee discount for Annapolis Striders members this year! Visit For complete information about this year’s A-10, taking place on Sunday, August 25th at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
If you’re a social media user, you can follow the A-10 on (Facebook) and/or (Instagram) for updates and reminders, including previews of our finisher premium and medal later this summer!
VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED! Please contact a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org to volunteer
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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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Moore’s Marines Marathon Training continues this week. Currently, we have 77 runners signed up for training. This week, we move up to 14-miles. If you need some company for your long run, come join us on Saturday, 7/20 at 6:30 AM at Severna Park High; we meet at the back of the school.
A-10 training also continues, with 71 runners. Contact Dave Dold (daviddold@me.com) if you’d like to join.
For those interested in some organized speed work, Lee Crumbaugh hosts a weekly session on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on Bates Track behind Maryland Hall. Anyone who is interested can show up, warmed up. The workouts are posted on Facebook on the Tuesday Night Track Workout (TNTW) page. If you have any questions, email Lee at leepublish@gmail.com.
For marathon runners, one staple of the standard training program is the weekly long run. Starting from a modest 10 miler on week 1, the distance builds weekly until the legendary 20 miler is on the schedule. The 20 miler has been a staple of marathon training since the emergence of the first big running boom in the late 1970s and was cemented in programs by the elite runners of the day, folks like Bill Rodgers, Frank Shorter, Craig Virgin, Don Kardong, to name a few nd its popularity has never waned. While the 20 miler continues to be a standard in many training programs (including the Striders’), does the 20 miler actually provide a significant training benefit or does it detract from one’s marathon training? There are both proponents and detractors, with each having valid points. The proponents would say that the 20 miler is absolutely essential, that it not only builds physical endurance but mental endurance as well; it helps build one’s confidence to complete the race. But consider this: the advent of the 20 miler began when those elite 70s runners made it a standard part of their training plan. However, they typically ran the 20 miles at a 6:00 pace and finished the run in about 2 hours. For the masses, however, running a 20 miler in training is a different story. Considering that it is typically recommended that long runs be run at 1 – 1:30 minutes slower than marathon race pace, that means that someone with a projected finish time of 4:30 will be running their 20 miler at 11:30 to 12:00 minutes per mile or a total time of 3hours 50minutes to 4hours. Not only is that a long time to be out on a training run, it also makes it very difficult to fully recover to be ready for the next week’s training. What do the detractors have to say? Coach Dr. Jack Daniels says that runners should never exceed 25-30 percent of their weekly mileage in a long run and proposes a 2:30 – 3:00 time limit for long runs. Dr. Dave Martin recommends that long runs should be limited to between 90 minutes and 2 hours and Dr. Dave Costill noted that a 2 hour run reduces muscle glycogen by as much as 50 percent and while this may be acceptable on race day, it can take as many as 72 hours to bounce back. So, what does all of this mean? Do we need to scrap the 20-miler in favor of something shorter? Should we continue to plow through 3+ hours of running in pursuit of some questionable training advantage? I suggest probing your fellow runners for their thoughts; there is a wide perspective on what works and you may find that looking at things from a different angle may lead to some unexpected success.
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Moore’s Marines Marathon Training
If you’d like to participate in the program, please see
For more information and registration to sign up. There is some additional information on the website that provides some details into the program and once sign up begins, I will send out more details on the actual training plan. Of note, there will also be a Facebook page for the training group that will open on or about June 3 and once you’ve formally signed up, you will get access to that page. We’ll use FB to send announcements, ask questions (and answer them), and provide some training tips for aspiring and experienced marathoners. Looking forward to getting ready for the fall! Bob Moseley.
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Annapolis Striders 10 Mile Training Program
Sunday mornings, July 7 to August 18
Annapolis City Dock (1 Dock Street)
Our ever-popular 10 Mile Training Program is back, and registration is open! With 7 AM Sunday morning runs from Annapolis City Dock starting on July 7th, this low-key seven week program will prepare you for the Annapolis Ten Mile Run on August 25th by guiding you from a base of 6 miles up to the 10 mile distance.
Annapolis Striders training programs are a FREE benefit for club members, but you do need to register for the program at Register here! . (Registration for the Annapolis Ten Mile Run is not included; visit Register for 10 Mile Run to sign up for the A-10 itself.)
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
TUESDAY, August 6th, 2024
Severna Park Library
45 W McKinsey Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
September meeting:
Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:45pm (earlier start time) at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
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.
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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 “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.
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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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AUGUST
Casey Cares Foundation 15th Annual 5K/1-Mile Walk
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for August 3, 2024, as we invite runners and walkers of all ages to join us for our highly anticipated 15th Annual 5K/1-Mile Walk at the Maryland Zoo! Participants will receive a tech shirt, race bib, and finisher medal. We’ll have awards for the largest team, most spirited team and top fundraising team too!
For more information and registration
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SEPTEMBER
Eldersburg Rogue Runners Labor Day 5k and 1 Mile
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Register on ItsYourRace.com, at packet pick-up at Feet First @ the Junction in Sykesville, or by mailing the registration form (available on errun.org).
NO Race Day Registration
Packet pick-up: Sunday, September 1, 11 am – 2 pm at
Feet First @ the Junction, 7568 B Main St, Sykesville
The Labor Day Race is the Eldersburg Rogue Runners’ primary fundraiser. Please enjoy this event and help us continue to support our area runners, walkers, and bike riders.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Carroll County Youth Service Bureau. CCYSB provides Carroll County residents and families with community-based mental health and substance use services.
For more information and registration
Parks Half Marathon
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Our race begins just before sunrise on a scenic Montgomery County road and quickly transitions into a tour of beautiful Rock Creek Park. As you run through the park you’ll experience the sun rising through the tree cover and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Mile markers help keep you on track and we also have an excellent pace team ready to help you reach your goals if you’d like. Our thoughtfully placed hydration stations complete with awesome volunteers will keep you hydrated and motivated. Everyone always loves our FREE, high quality race photos so be sure to wear a smile along the course because we will have photographers along the way capturing race memories. At the Finish, catch up with your friends to exchange race stories while enjoying an awesome spread of fresh fruit, pizza, penne with sausage, scrambled eggs and more!
For more information and registration.
You’ll get $5 off the registration fee, if you use the code PHM24RACE.
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OCTOBER
Red Shoe 5K
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Our 14th Annual Red Shoe 5k Run and Walk is our premier fundraising event and vital to support our programs and the families we serve. This year’s race will begin at 9:00 AM on 6 October 2024 beneath the Capital Canopy on the National Plaza at National Harbor, MD.
Raise Your Feet To Raise Hope For Families!
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, DC (RMHCDC) eases the hardship of children’s illness on families through programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children. The Red Shoe 5k is our signature annual event held to raise critical funding for our programs and the families that we serve
For more information and registration
Marine Corps Marathon
October 27, 2024
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
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NOVEMBER
Bay Bridge Run
November 10, 2024
Registration is OPEN for the Bay Bridge Run. Race date is November 10, 2024
Navy-Marine Corps Stadium will not be available as a parking option in 2024 due to scheduling conflicts.
Western shore parking is available at: Anne Arundel Community College (GREEN LOT) or Anne Arundel Fairgrounds (PINK LOT)
Join our social team: ATC-Naptown Running Buddies
Password: ATC-Naptown2024
We currently have a social team of 15+ participants, everyone saves $10!!
Teams of 40 or more participants and everyone saves $15
Don’t forget to invite your friends to join our Social Team.
To register
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