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November 21, 2024 Issue 24
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2024 Anniversary Run 15K
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Quiet Waters Park
600 Quiet Waters Park Road
Annapolis, MD US 21043
The Anniversary Run 15k is the last race of the Championship Series to commemorate the founding of the Annapolis Striders. Originally run at the end of December at the Naval Academy, it is now held the second weekend of December on the trails of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. The race is free for Annapolis Striders members who register before Friday, December 6, 2024.
If you are already registered for the Championship Series, then you do not have to register separately for this race.
The Blue Heron Center will be in the process of being renovated in December so please park at the Sassafras or Red Maple Pavilion. The start, finish and awards will take place at the outdoor Sassafras Pavilion.
Map of Quiet Waters Park
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! PLEASE CONTACT Race Director
For more information and registration
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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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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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Our Winter 5K Beginning Runners training program sign up is now open and as of 11/20, we have 18 folks signed up. Paul Thorn is the coach for this program and once you’ve signed up, he will provide you with updates/details on the program itself. The program will kick off on 11/24, with the goal race being the Valentines Day 5K on 2/8/25 and Kinder Farm.
For planning purposes, our Half Marathon training program will kick off on 1/4/25, with the B&A Half Marathon serving as the target race. More details will be put out in the next EStreak, as well as the Striders website.
Something to Think About: With the 2024 racing season just about complete, it’s a great time to take stock of your past achievements and future goals and start thinking about what you’d like to accomplish in the next year. One training area of interest to most of us is how do we package our training program and how do we determine the proper training paces for each component of our program. An effective program will include a range of different paces and distances that complement each other and help to achieve a stated race objective. Pace is a very important component and one that is often challenging for many runners. One of the most common mistakes that runners make is running too fast on your easy days (long run included). While counterintuitive, research indicates that running slower can actually help you to race faster. Here’s a link to a video from South African Coach Lindsey Parry that gives some additional insights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_zk1HCtuO8
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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! Training starts Sunday, November 24, 2024.
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, December 3rd 6:45pm at Severna Park Library.
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.
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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Saturday, December 7th
Come join us for a for a morning run and coffee social in downtown Annapolis! We will meet at Curate Annapolis Cafe and Bakery (141 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401) on Saturday, 12/7 at 8 AM for a run around downtown Annapolis and Eastport. After the run, grab coffee or a baked good and hang out with your fellow Annapolis Striders!
Curate Annapolis
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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
Boundless Edventures 5K Family Run/Walk
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Kinder Farm Park
First Annual Family 5K run/walk to benefit Boundless Edventures
Mostly flat course with 2 gentle rolling hills around Kinder Farm Park.
Boundless Edventures mission: Using adventure therapy to help teens break through social, emotional, physical, and intellectual barriers through outdoor adventure-driven experiences that foster personal growth, social connections and life skills.
Boundless Edventures website
For more information and registration
St. Mary’s Annual 5K
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Quiet Waters Park
The St. Mary’s Boys Basketball team is excited to announce its third annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, December 1st at the beautiful Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a great way for some post-Thanksgiving exercise and to support the St. Mary’s Boys Basketball Team as they enter their first year in the prestigious Baltimore Catholic League (BCL). The funds raised through this event will go directly to the boys basketball program. High school sports are an integral part of the growth and development of student-athletes. The generosity of participants and sponsors will help to make this a successful season for the boys as they learn and develop.
Registrants can take part in one of two events: a 5K run or a 1-Mile Fun Run. All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Post-race will be food, vendors, fun, and more. If you are not able to participate, please consider a donation or sponsorship.
For more information and registration
Jingle Bell Jog
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Northern High School track
Owings, MD
Northern High School Future Business Leaders of America ( FBLA ) is hosting their 2nd annual Jingle Bell Jog to support the CCFPA, Calvert County Foster Parent Association. Come out and jingle with us by competitively racing, leisurely walking, strolling, or crawling, all while supporting this amazing cause. Wear your favorite holiday attire and wear the jingle bells provided when you cross the finish line. This is a great group motivator – join your family and friends to support local foster families. The fastest female and fastest male will receive a $200 gift card!
For more information and registration
Event Flyer
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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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