All Annapolis Striders events and races are organized and staffed by volunteers!
All Annapolis Striders members are encouraged to do their part and volunteer. Encourage your family members to also volunteer!
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF EVERY ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS RACE AND PROGRAM.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
The Annapolis Striders Crab Crawl
Our first virtual run ever!
For Annapolis Striders members only!
Starting September 1st run a total of 55+ miles on a course of your own making.
The virtual run starts at the USNA Stadium and travels through Annapolis and surrounding areas to 8 different area seafood restaurants ending at the Annapolis City Dock. Earn a virtual badge for each “stop” along the way. Track your progress on our “virtual” course as you go. Complete the total mileage by December 13th and get a crab
crawl t-shirt. Collect all the badges by December 13th and get
a crab crawl t-shirt.
Sign up today! Click on the Run Sign Up logo.
Endless Summer is a GO for Aug 29th. The race will be as contact-free as possible.
The course is mostly in deep woods at Rosaryville State Park, though there is some running in meadows also. The trail is largely single track; not very technical. The Start (also the Finish) is at the Pavilion picnic area about three quarters of a mile from where the runners enter the single-track perimeter trail. Hot food after the race starting about 11:30. The race will end at 4:00pm.
The course has two aid stations about 4 1/2 miles apart. There will be a bag drop at the first aid station. We will transport bags from the Start to the bag drop site when the race begins and return them to the pavillion after the race–or you can pick up your bag as you leave the park.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Co-Race Director, Tom DeKornfeld or 410-562-4489
Volunteer validation available.
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.
Additional information about training programs may be found on the Annapolis Striders website.
TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD.
Thank you for joining us at our
Annapolis Strider Socials!!
Mark your calendar!!
Location, location, location-please tell us your
favorite spot.
Save the Dates, 2020 Annapolis Striders Socials, 2nd Thursday of Each Month from 6:30pm-8:30pm with the locations to be determined: October 8, November 12 and December 10.
We look forward to seeing you at our socials in the future. Your ideas are encouraged; please alert Carrye Massey, 410-627-8246.
Jimmy Wilson, Guy Johnson
and Lyn Rowland.
August social wrap up-we had our Annapolis Striders Social outside at the Annapolis Market House, 25 Market Space, City Dock, Annapolis. What a nice downtown venue and great weather to boot. If you haven’t been to the Annapolis Market House lately, we encourage you to stop by. The best view in town, great food and service. We had approximately 15 members join us including a few who took a break from their run to say hello. Thank you and shout out to Keith Buchard, for reserving our space!!
September 10, 6:30-8:30pm, our Annapolis Striders Social will meet outside on the patio at the Italian Market of Annapolis, 126 Defense Highway, Annapolis. We have reservations for 15. Seating is first come, first serve outside. We hope you will join us; eat, drink, shop and enjoy!!
Help Carrye Massey celebrate 5 years coordinating the Annapolis Striders socials!! Thank you, Wilbur and Geraldine Lubrano, for reserving our space.
AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS
Information about races may be sent to us by visiting the
Annapolis Striders webpage. Under “Contact Us” select
“Submit Community Race”.
Listed by Event Date New postings will have prior to the announcement
SEPTEMBER
NOW VIRTUAL:
The Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 20th, 2pm at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
The Christalis Superhero Virtual 5K Run/Walk will be held Sunday, September 27th, 2020.
Grab your capes and masks and join the Virtual Superhero 5k! Proceeds from the event go directly to help the kids in our orphanage. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, and the safety of the runners and volunteers, the 5K will be a virtual event this year.
The Christalis Virtual Superhero 5k Run/Walk is a fundraising event focused on benefiting poor and orphaned children in Uganda.
The Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 8:00 am at Crofton Country Club.
For over 30 years, this has been a great summer event. It is now rescheduled for October 3rd. The 10K has been certified and goes around the community’s tree-lined parkway loop and residential side streets. It is mostly flat with a few challenging hills. The 5K runs only on the Crofton Parkway. It measures a bit longer, closer to 5.3K. All proceeds go directly to community charities by way of Crofton Kiwanis.
Update from organizer:
There is now a virtual option
Also, we will space runners every 15 seconds in 10 minute time slots as they’ve signed up for.
All information is available on the organizer’s Website
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the 4th Annual Wreaths Across America Two Rivers Run will not be held this year, at least not as we had originally planned and hoped for.
While the planned run date is still three months away, it takes significant planning and preparation to get ready. And if 2020 has taught us anything so far it is that we have no way of knowing what is going to happen in the next three months. Therefore I have made the decision to convert the run/walk into a “Do it yourself 5k (or one mile) virtual fun run/walk.” So on Saturday November 7th (or a date near there) get bundled up and go out for a run/walk. Take a selfie of your “race” and we’ll collect them and post the pictures virtually. This way we can all honor our veterans while staying safe and healthy.
For an informal event like this there will obviously be no registration fee. Instead I hope that you will continue to honor our veterans by purchasing a wreath.
Last year our goal for was 1,000 wreaths which equals raising $15,000. I know we can do this! In fact, I know we can do even better this year!
Last year our goal for was 1,000 wreaths which equals raising $15,000. I know we can do this! In fact, I know we can do even better this year!
If you want to donate by check you can make checks payable to WAA and mail to
Noreen Leary
1235 Beaver Tree Drive
Odenton, Md 21113
Wreaths will be laid on December 19th.
Thank You
Noreen Leary
Annapolis Striders members:
At the bottom of this newsletter you will find a link where you may
update your e-mail address or use the quick link at the top of the newsletter
to update your e-mail address and/or mailing address.
If you want to receive the E-Streak newsletter and The STREAK publication it is important that you keep your contact information current and accurate!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND INTEREST:
Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm. Meetings are currently virtual.
September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st
Disclaimer: Information in this newsletter is provided by others. There is no guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of any information. This site may contain links to third party websites. We do not accept any responsibility for the contents or information contained in those websites and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the content or information provided by those websites.
We have also set up a Facebook group so you can post about your “crawl” and let everyone know when you find the perfect crab!
This is our first foray into virtual races so there may be a few bumps in the road along the way. Please have patience with us as we do this for the first time.
Saturday, August 22nd 2:00pm-4:00pm: Mark your calendar! We will be handing out the premium and medal on Saturday, August 22nd from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, MD. We will be located in the lower level of the parking garage fronting Bestgate Road between Pottery Barn and Nordstrom. This will be your only opportunity to pick up your premium. WE WILL NOT BE MAILING PREMIUMS.
Walk-up or drive-by: MASKS ARE REQUIRED!
Someone may pick up your premium with a written, e-mail or text note of permission.
We will be handing out the premium and medal on Saturday, August 22nd from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, MD. We will be located in the lower level of the parking garage fronting Bestgate Road between Pottery Barn and Nordstrom. This will be your only opportunity to pick up your premium.
WE WILL NOT BE MAILING PREMIUMS.
Walk-up or drive-by: MASKS ARE REQUIRED!
Someone may pick up your premium with a written, e-mail or text note of permission.
All Annapolis Striders events and races are organized and staffed by volunteers!
All Annapolis Striders members are encouraged to do their part and volunteer. Encourage your family members to also volunteer!
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF EVERY ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS RACE AND PROGRAM.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Even though Endless Summer will be contact-free, we need a few volunteers to help assist with parking in the morning and traffic monitoring during the race. We need 4 people at 6am until 9:30am, and 4 people at 9:30am until 1pm.
Get ready for it! The first ever Annapolis Striders Crab Crawl. Virtually run through Annapolis and surrounding areas in search of the perfect crabs! Earning badges along the way! Watch your inbox, Annapolis Striders website and E-Streak for additional details in the near future!
HELP!!
In search of gifted members capable of creating graphics and designs for our Crab Crawl. I have some ideas but lack the talent to bring them to life. Please contact EVA.
B&A Marathon and Half Marathon premiums/medals
At long last, we will be handing out premiums/medals to participants. If you were registered for the race, you will be receiving an email with location details!
Endless Summer is a GO for Aug 29th. The race will be as contact-free as possible.
Even though Endless Summer will be contact-free, we need a few volunteers to help assist with parking in the morning and traffic monitoring during the race. We need 4 people at 6am until 9:30am, and 4 people at 9:30am until 1pm.
The course is mostly in deep woods at Rosaryville State Park, though there is some running in meadows also. The trail is largely single track; not very technical. The Start (also the Finish) is at the Pavilion picnic area about three quarters of a mile from where the runners enter the single-track perimeter trail. Hot food after the race starting about 11:30. The race will end at 4:00pm.
The course has two aid stations about 4 1/2 miles apart. There will be a bag drop at the first aid station. We will transport bags from the Start to the bag drop site when the race begins and return them to the pavillion after the race–or you can pick up your bag as you leave the park.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Co-Race Director, Tom DeKornfeld or 410-562-4489
Volunteer validation available.
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.
Additional information about training programs may be found on the Annapolis Striders website.
Are you running a marathon this fall?
Although we are not currently able to offer training, as the group of 100+ that would register far exceeds the allowable maximum, you should be out there running. It takes 18 weeks to properly train for a marathon and you need a base of 10 miles at the start.
Thank you for joining us at our
Annapolis Strider Socials!!
Mark your calendar!!
Location, location, location-please tell us your
favorite spot.
Save the Dates, 2020 Annapolis Striders Socials, 2nd Thursday of Each Month from 6:30pm-8:30pm with the locations to be determined: October 8, November 12 and December 10.
We look forward to seeing you at our socials in the future. Your ideas are encouraged; please alert Carrye Massey, 410-627-8246.
Thursday, August 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm, our Annapolis Striders Social will meet outside at the Annapolis Market House, 25 Market Space, City Dock, Annapolis. We have reservations for 15. Seating is first come, first serve outside; six people per table. We hope you will join us or at least stop by to say hello. Thank you, Keith Buchard, for reserving our space!!
September 10, 6:30-8:30pm, our Annapolis Striders Social will meet outside on the patio at the Italian Market of Annapolis, 126 Defense Highway, Annapolis. We have reservations for 15. Seating is first come, first serve outside. We hope you will join us; eat, drink, shop and enjoy!!
Help Carrye Massey celebrate 5 years coordinating the Annapolis Striders socials!! Thank you, Wilbur and Geraldine Lubrano, for reserving our space.
AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS
Information about races may be sent to us by visiting the
Annapolis Striders webpage. Under “Contact Us” select
“Submit Community Race”.
Listed by Event Date New postings will have prior to the announcement
SEPTEMBER
NOW VIRTUAL:
The Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 20th, 2pm at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
The Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 8:00 am at Crofton Country Club.
For over 30 years, this has been a great summer event. It is now rescheduled for October 3rd. The 10K has been certified and goes around the community’s tree-lined parkway loop and residential side streets. It is mostly flat with a few challenging hills. The 5K runs only on the Crofton Parkway. It measures a bit longer, closer to 5.3K. All proceeds go directly to community charities by way of Crofton Kiwanis.
Update from organizer:
There is now a virtual option
Also, we will space runners every 15 seconds in 10 minute time slots as they’ve signed up for.
All information is available on the organizer’s Website
At the bottom of this newsletter you will find a link where you may
update your e-mail address or use the quick link at the top of the newsletter
to update your e-mail address and/or mailing address.
If you want to receive the E-Streak newsletter and The STREAK publication it is important that you keep your contact information current and accurate!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND INTEREST:
Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm. Meeting are currently virtual.
September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st
Disclaimer: Information in this newsletter is provided by others. There is no guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of any information. This site may contain links to third party websites. We do not accept any responsibility for the contents or information contained in those websites and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the content or information provided by those websites.
Get ready for it! The first ever Annapolis Striders Crab Crawl. Virtually run through Annapolis and surrounding areas in search of the perfect crabs! Earning badges along the way! Watch your inbox, Annapolis Striders website and E-Streak for additional details in the near future.
At long last, we will be handing out premiums/medals to participants. If you were registered for the race, you will be receiving an email with location details.
HELP!!
In search of gifted members capable of creating graphics and designs for our Crab Crawl. Eva has some ideas but needs someone to bring them to life. Please contact Eva at crabcrawl@annapolisstriders.org.
All Annapolis Striders events and races are organized and staffed by volunteers!
All Annapolis Striders members are encouraged to do their part and volunteer. Encourage your family members to also volunteer!
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF EVERY ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS RACE AND PROGRAM.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Even though Endless Summer will be contact-free, we need a few volunteers to help assist with parking in the morning and traffic monitoring during the race. We need 4 people at 6am until 9:30am, and 4 people at 9:30am until 1pm.
The Streak wants to hear from you! There may not be any races going on right now, but we’re sure you still have stories to share. What was your first race? Favorite race? Most interesting running experience? How have you adapted your fitness routines to stay active? Have you done any good virtual challenges? Please send stories, race reports, photographs, artwork and even jokes to THE STREAK to be included in the next issue.
Endless Summer is a GO for Aug 29th. The race will be as contact-free as possible.
Even though Endless Summer will be contact-free, we need a few volunteers to help assist with parking in the morning and traffic monitoring during the race. We need 4 people at 6am until 9:30am, and 4 people at 9:30am until 1pm.
We will be practicing the following contact-free safeguards that will provide reasonable prevention of exposure to the virus and allow for a safe experience for all participants.
1 – Greenbury Point will be restricted to only runners and limited race management personnel. No support crews nor spectators allowed. A volunteer will be stationed on the main road verifying cars and runners.
2 – Screening of all participants upon arrival at Greenbury Point will be documented.
As runners arrive and while still in their cars, their names will be verified against the registration list.
They will be asked whether they have experienced COVID 19 symptoms or been around anyone who has in the last two weeks. Answers will be recorded.
Their temperature will be taken. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4 F will be refused access to Greenbury Point and instructed to leave and to contact their physician and seek medical advice.
3 – Runners will only be allowed to use Portable Toilets and hand washing stations provided, not the facilities at Greenbury Point.
Runners will be required to use the Portable Hand Washing Stations prior to and after using the Portable Toilets.
Portable Toilets will be cleaned – sprayed with disinfectant – after every use.
4 – Contact Free Race procedures
Runners will be required to cover their mouth and nose, with a face cover (Buff, mask, etc.), at all times prior to start and immediately upon finishing.
Runners will be instructed to exercise social distancing at all times, even while running.
Runners will stay to the right of the path/trail while running and announce themselves when intending to pass another runner.
Race packets contact free. Prior to the race, packets will be laid out in an area separate from one another, with only one person at a time allowed to retrieve a packet.
No aid will be provided to runners. They will be required to provide their own aid from their vehicles during the race.
Vehicles will be parked end to end to ensure social distancing.
A corral and wave system will be used
10 runners at a time will line up in a corral with lines separating individuals into six feet sections.
Runners will start one at a time separated by 10 seconds each.
Event timing will be provided without any contact necessary by runners.
Awards will be mailed or laid out in an area similar to race packets separate from one another, with only one person at a time allowed to retrieve an award.
Other contact-free safeguards may be established so that we can still hold the event.
The course is mostly in deep woods at Rosaryville State Park, though there is some running in meadows also. The trail is largely single track; not very technical. The Start (also the Finish) is at the Pavilion picnic area about three quarters of a mile from where the runners enter the single-track perimeter trail. Hot food after the race starting about 11:30. The race will end at 4:00pm.
The course has two aid stations about 4 1/2 miles apart. There will be a bag drop at the first aid station. We will transport bags from the Start to the bag drop site when the race begins and return them to the pavillion after the race–or you can pick up your bag as you leave the park.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Co-Race Director, Tom DeKornfeld or 410-562-4489
Volunteer validation available.
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.
Additional information about training programs may be found on the Annapolis Striders website.
Are you running a marathon this fall?
Although we are not currently able to offer training, as the group of 100+ that would register far exceeds the allowable maximum, you should be out there running. It takes 18 weeks to properly train for a marathon and you need a base of 10 miles at the start.
Thank you for joining us at our
Annapolis Strider Socials!!
Mark your calendar!!
Location, location, location-please tell us your
favorite spot.
Save the Dates, 2020 Annapolis Striders Socials, 2nd Thursday of Each Month from 6:30pm-8:30pm with the locations to be determined: September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10.
We look forward to seeing you at our socials in the future. Your ideas are encouraged; please alert Carrye Massey, 410-627-8246.
Thursday, August 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm, our Annapolis Striders Social will meet outside at the Annapolis Market House, 25 Market Space, City Dock, Annapolis. We have reservations for 15. Seating is first come, first serve outside; six people per table. We hope you will join us or at least stop by to say hello.
AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS
Information about races may be sent to us by visiting the
Annapolis Striders webpage. Under “Contact Us” select
“Submit Community Race”.
Listed by Event Date New postings will have prior to the announcement
NOTICE:
PLEASE CHECK WITH INDIVIDUAL RACE ORGANIZERS or THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE IF A RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, MODIFIED OR RESCHEDULED!
JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Great American 5000 June 14th-September 14th
The Great American 5000 is a virtual team run from San Francisco to New York – and everywhere in between! Assemble your crew of up to 12 or up to 24 people, run a cumulative 24 hours a day, and start to chip away at the 5,000k (3,107-mile) journey. An online map will track each group’s virtual progress across the country and a leaderboard will display the standings each day, with groups in open, female, and co-ed categories.
Your team has until September 14 to complete the 5,000k trek – that’s as few as 33.4 miles per day for your team (1.4 for each individual)!
Run, walk, hike – it can all count towards your team’s mileage.
And you can make your achievement mean something even more by donating and helping raise funds for Feeding America, our official Race Charity. Additionally, Events DC will donate and additional 10% of local race registrations to DC based Martha’s Table.
Here is information about Maryland Senior Olympics (MSO).
MARK IT DOWN! The dates are set for our 5k and 10k run qualifiers for the 2021 National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale:
* 5K run-Sept. 5, Kentlands/Lakelands 5k in Gaithersburg;
* 10K run-Sept. 13, Sinai Race For the Kids at the Baltimore Zoo.
Runners ages 50 and above entering these races are automatically grouped as MSO participants in their age groups (50-54, 55-59, 60-64, etc.). New this year: By entering these races, you automatically qualify for National, regardless of your time.
Registration is now open for the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K . REGISTER HERE. Registration for the Race For Our Kids 10K opens this spring.
The Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 20th, 2pm at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
“This year’s Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run will have a different look and feel from previous years,” said Race Director Natanya Levioff. “Our goal is to carefully move forward with the event to commemorate Naval Academy graduate LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney on the 10th Anniversary of his KIA date, and also pay tribute to front line workers who have been protecting our communities from the spread of COVID-19.”
The Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 8:00 am at Crofton Country Club.
For over 30 years, this has been a great summer event. It is now rescheduled for October 3rd. The 10K has been certified and goes around the community’s tree-lined parkway loop and residential side streets. It is mostly flat with a few challenging hills. The 5K runs only on the Crofton Parkway. It measures a bit longer, closer to 5.3K. All proceeds go directly to community charities by way of Crofton Kiwanis.
Marine Corps Marathon & 10K (Sunday, October 25, 2020) Team AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) Maryland.
Team AFSP has your guaranteed entry and is recruiting runners for the Marine Corps Marathon and 10K. You can become part of the team dedicated to preventing suicide for the American Foundation for Suicide Foundation.
At the bottom of this newsletter you will find a link where you may
update your e-mail address or use the quick link at the top of the newsletter
to update your e-mail address and/or mailing address.
If you want to receive the E-Streak newsletter and The STREAK publication it is important that you keep your contact information current and accurate!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND INTEREST:
Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm.
August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st
All Board Meetings are held at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in the
Belcher Pavilion, 7th floor. Room location is posted each month. Park in Garage E.
Disclaimer: Information in this newsletter is provided by others. There is no guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of any information. This site may contain links to third party websites. We do not accept any responsibility for the contents or information contained in those websites and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the content or information provided by those websites.
Greenbury Point would be restricted to only runners and limited race management personnel. No support crews nor spectators allowed. A volunteer will be stationed on the main road verifying cars and runners.
Screening of all participants upon arrival at Greenbury Point will be documented.
As runners arrive and while still in their cars, their names will be verified against the registration list.
They would be asked whether they have experienced COVID 19 symptoms or been around anyone who has in the last two weeks. Answers will be recorded.
Their temperature would be taken. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4 F would be refused access to Greenbury Point and instructed to leave and to contact their physician and seek medical advice.
Runners would only be allowed to use Portable Toilets and hand washing stations provided, not the facilities at Greenbury Point.
Runners would be required to use the Portable Hand Washing Stations prior to and after using the Portable Toilets.
Portable Toilets would be cleaned – sprayed with disinfectant – after every use.
Contact Free Race procedures
Runners will be required to cover their mouth and nose, with a face cover (Buff, mask, etc.), at all times prior to start and immediately upon finishing.
Runners will be instructed to exercise social distancing at all times, even while running.
Runners will stay to the right of the path/trail while running and announce themselves when intending to pass another runner.
Race packets contact free. Prior to the race, packets will be laid out in an area separate from one another, with only one person at a time allowed to retrieve a packet.
No aid will be provided to runners. They will be required to provide their own aid from their vehicles during the race.
Vehicles will be parked end to end to ensure social distancing.
A corral and wave system will be used:
10 runners at a time will line up in a corral with lines separating individuals into six foot sections.
Runners will start one at a time separated by 10 seconds each.
Event timing will be provided without any contact necessary by runners.
Awards will be mailed or laid out in an area similar to race packets separate from one another, with only one person at a time allowed to retrieve an award.
11th Annual 
NOW VIRTUAL:
