SPRR April Newsletter
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Greetings!

Welcome to the April edition of the SPRR Newsletter.  Our club has been very busy and we have many upcoming events. The most exciting news is the announcement that SPRR has organized a Summer 5K Series with races that will take place on St. Pete Beach. Read below for more information. 
 
If you have not renewed your membership or not joined SPRR and would like to so, please click the join button for a membership application.   
 
As always, please visit our website!
 
Sincerely,
 

Eric Sager
St. Pete Road Runners E-News Editor
SPRR Monthly Meeting
The next SPRR club meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 8 at The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Service Center. The Hospice service center is used for administrative purposes only. It is a new building with great facilities. Join members to discuss recent happenings and upcoming club events. After the meeting, we can re-adjourn at Fergs for a bite to eat and a beverage. 
 
The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
3050 1st Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida
April 10, 2008
6:30 PM
 
Click here for a map.

This months guest speaker will be yoga instructor Maurenn Ahern. 

Yoga instructor Maureen Ahern has been running for as long as she can remember. She says she likes to run for her health, not to beat personal records or win medals. She completed her first marathon in January at Walt Disney World, with the help of Team in Training. The day after the marathon she taught two yoga classes - pain free.

It's her yoga practice, Maureen says, and that helps keep her injury free. The combination of breathing, holding poses, and relaxing are a perfect complement for running.

Maureen is relatively new at teaching yoga. Four years ago she left a rewarding - but stressful - job as a newspaper reporter. A strong believer in living a healthy lifestyle, she jumped into the fitness field, becoming an ACE-certified personal trainer. But it wasn't long before yoga became her passion after discovering its many benefits.

Two years ago, Maureen received a Level One certification from YogaFit, a San Diego-based company that trains people how to teach yoga. She currently is attending a teacher-training program at Living Room Yoga in St. Petersburg to earn her 200-hour certification from Yoga Alliance.

Maureen teaches both private and public classes.
 
As always, the SPRR Board of Directors likes to hear your praises and criticisms. Board members are listed below. Just click a name to send that person an email.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President -Ben Fudge

Vice President - Bill Castleman

Treasurer - Jonathan Dunford

Assistant Treasurer - Amy McClenathan

Secretary - Rachel Winter

Membership Director - Carol Glasscock 

Newsletter Editor - Eric Sager

Board Member - Tanya Baird-Repka

Board Member - Tom Haight

Board Member - Christine Moorby

Board Member - Albert Wieringa
 
 
Water Stop at St. Anthony's Triathlon
Would you like to help raise $500 for SPRR? 
 
A representative of St. Anthony's has contacted SPRR and asked us to host a water stop, and they will give the club $500 if we are able to guarantee 24+ volunteers during the race on Sunday, April 27. The water stop will be at approximately the 2 mile point of the run portion of the course and will be located at the intersection of Brightwaters Blvd. NE and Aranda St. NE. The shift time is from approximately 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. More details will be forthcoming on individual time requirements. 
 
We had approximately this many members volunteer for the water stop at Max Bayne, and everyone had a great time.  Let's mobilize our forces again.  I'm sure this will be as much fun, if not more. In addition, we can raise some needed money for SPRR.
 
If you are interested, please email Ben Fudge at bfudge62@earthlink.net.   

St. Pete Road Runners Presents the St. Pete Beach Summer 5K Series

June 6 - July 11 - August 8 
 
All races start at 7PM from Harry's Beach Bar at the Sirata Beach Resort

 
Post-race refreshments, door prizes, and music at Harry's Beach Bar (Yes, you can think of this as your Friday Happy Hour!)
 
Age Group Awards - 3 deep and unique
 
T-shirts available for purchase on race days
 
Registration/Entry Fees
Members: $10 per race or $25 for the Series
Non-members: $15 per race or $40 for the Series
Membership will be available on race days, so non-members can join and save $$$.
 
Race Special: Sign up for the Series and receive a free pair of runners sunglasses with interchangeable lenses (3) from Endurance Sports Eyewear ($49.95 value)
 
Please click here to download a race application and for more details.
SPRR Annual Picnic
Thanks to everyone that attended the SPRR Annual Picnic!
 

SPRR t-shirt
 
The annual SPRR picnic took place on Saturday, April 12 at Ft. DeSoto Park, North Beach, Shelter #2. The picnic was open to members, family, and friends. I did not count each person, but I know that over 50 people attended the picnic. We even had 2 new members join the club!  Please thank the social committee (Sheryl Aimanovich, Debi Havens, and Gail Linton) for a job well done.
 
Prior to the meeting, Jack Keefe hosted a trail run through the park. Everyone that joined Jack for the run had a great time. If you were not able to participate in the trail run, don't worry. I'm sure that it will be offered again next year.
 
Marathon and Half-Marathon Training Clinic
The SPRR Marathon and Half-Marathon Training Clinic is under way, but you can still sign up!  Clinic participants will be running the Marathon and Half Marathon of the Palm Beaches, which is scheduled for December 7, 2008.  If you are interested, please contact Ben Fudge at bfudge62@earthlink.net.  
 
Clinic Benefits
 
1. Personalized training program for each participant. Each runner's training program will be developed based on that runner's individual goals and abilities. We will NOT be using a generalized training program from a web site, book, or magazine.
 
2. Organized group runs and speed work sessions.
 
3. The support you need to achieve your race goal.
 
This will also be a great opportunity for you to meet people with similar interest and that share a common love for the sport of running. 
 
On the Road - SPRR Racing Results
Thanks to everyone that submitted their or another members racing results. Please submit your results to Albert Wieringa so everyone knows how your hard work is paying off.
 
Click here to submit your results.
 

SPRR Member Race Results - March 2008

 

Run for the Rec 5K, Belleair - March 1

Males

Don Kohler, 27:11

Dan McClenathan, 21:59, 3rd Male 55-59

Albert Wieringa, 18:59, 1st Male 60-64

 

Sarasota Half Marathon, Sarasota - March 2

Females

Christine Arbasak, 1:57:00

Tracy Connolly, 2:18:47

Jennifer LaPlante, 1:42:58

Males

Sean Connolly, 1:38:18

Mike LaPlante, 1:48:43

Houston Tucker, 2:36:39

 

Armadillo Run 5K, Oldsmar - March 8

Males

Dan McClenathan, 22:02, 2nd Male 55-59

Don Herring, 36:04, 2nd Male 65-69

Don Kohler, 27:57, 1st Male 70-74

 

Strawberry Classic 10K, Temple Terrace - March 8

Males

Albert Wieringa, 39:28, 1st Male Master

 

Trout Creek Trail Run 15K - March 9

Males

Dan McClenathan, 1:14:36,        29th OA

 

Bay to Bay 5K, St. Petersburg - March 16

Females

Courtney Smith, 28:02, 3rd Female 10-14

Jackie Yost,  52:13,  1st Female 75-97

Males

Don Kohler, 26:38, 1st Male 70-74

David Smith, 28:02

Trey Smith, 28:37, 3rd Male 0-9

 

Bay to Bay 12K, St. Petersburg - March 16

Females

Maureen Ahern, 1:18:34

Sheryl Aimanovich, 1:06:56

Christine Arbasak, 1:00:59

Tracy Connolly, 1:12:04

Gina Hadala, 1:15:12

Gloria Hancock, 1:17:14

Debi Havens, 1:17:24

Jennifer LaPlante, 55:43

Christine Moorby, 59:23

Pamela Smith, 1:23:04

Mary Tucker, 1:22:56

Rachel Winter, 48:06, 1st Female 35-39

Males

Jack Carlock, 1:05:44, 3rd Male 70-74

Sean Connolly, 54:19

Ben Fudge, 1:17:26

Steve Grande, 1:01:21

Tom Haight, 1:35:29

Jack Keefe, 1:20:09

Michael LaPlante, 57:09

Dan McClenathan, 58:44

Eric Sager, 47:30, 2nd Male 35-39

Houston Tucker, 1:25:54

Albert Wieringa, 47:48, 1st Male 60-64

Jerry Woodward, 1:28:15

Larry Yost, 1:19:44

 

Hare Racing Experience 5K, Tampa - March 22

Males

Dan McClenathan, 26:02, 2nd 55-59

Don Kohler,   32:10, 2nd 70-74

 

Run for Innocence 8K, Tampa - March 29

Males

Dan McClenathan, 37:42, 2nd Male 55-59

 

Max Bayne 5K, Fort DeSoto Park - March 30

Females

Dede Buckley, 30:48, 1st Female 65-69

 

Max Bayne 10 Miler, Fort DeSoto Park - March 30

Females

Rachel Winter, 1:06:36, 2nd Female Overall

Jennifer LaPlante, 1:15:58, 2nd Female 30-34

Christine Moorby, 1:21:50, 3rd Female 35-39

Mary Cunningham, 1:24:48, 2nd Female 40-44

Pam Greene, 1:38:42

Kerry Smith, 1:50:30

Males

Eric Sager, 1:04:42, 1st Male 35-39

Albert Wieringa, 1:06:33, 2nd Male Master

Mike LaPlante, 1:17:12

Jack Keefe, 1:38:14, 1st Male 65-69

Ben Fudge, 1:42:34, 1st Male 70-74

 

SPRR Member Race Results - April 2008

 

Aflac Iron Girl 10K, Clearwater - April 5

Rebecca Bialosky, 1:09:54

 

Aflac Iron Girl 5K, Clearwater - April 5

Debi Havens, 31:35

Maureen Ahern, 33:40

Wendy Johnson, 34:12

Gail Linton, 34:47

Jackie Yost, 50:48, 1st 80-84

 

Run for the Matzahs 5K, Largo - April 6

Females

Rebecca Bialosky, 32:41, 2nd 50-54

 

Harvey's 5K Festival Run, St. Petersburg - April 12

Females

Colleen Evans, 30:17

Males

Don Kohler, 27:14, 3rd 70-74

David Smith, 27:37

Walter Arnold, 27:43

Houston Tucker, 35:38

 

Escape from Fort Desoto, Triathlon (sprint), Tierra Verde - April 12

Females

Jackie Yost, 2:33:04, 1st 80-99

Males

John Smith, 1:14:34, 1st First-timer

Larry Yost, 2:05:50, 3rd 75-79

 

Heritage Harbor 10K State Championship, Bradenton - April 13

Females

Rebecca Bialosky, 1:06:38

Males

Albert Wieringa, 39:13, Grand Master

Houston Tucker, 1:17:12

100 Mile Walking Program
SPRR has joined with the Pinellas County Health Department and Parks and Recreation to offer a walking program.
 
Join SPRR members in the 100 mile walking program.  Keep track of your miles and receive a free t-shirt upon reaching 100 miles. Walks will take place in conjunction with our group runs (see below) at Upham Beach, Fit for Life, and Ft. DeSoto.  For more information, contact Pat Fudge at bfudge62@earthlink.net.
 
If I'm correct, I believe that 2 members (Pat Fudge and Joan Keefe) have completed the 100 miles and received their t-shirts. Please let us know how everyone else is coming along with the program.
Group Runs
SPRR extends an open invitation to runners and walkers of all abilities to come out and join us for one of our group runs. Details below.
 
Snell Isle Bridge
Monday through Friday at 5:15 AM
Contact: Jonathan Dunford at dunford.jonathan@wcf.sysco.com
Map of Snell Isle Bridge Run

Join us for this approximately 5.5 mile out and back course along the beautiful downtown St. Petersburg waterfront.
 
Upham Beach
Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach
Monday through Friday at 6:50 AM
Contact: Ben Fudge at bfudge62@earthlink.net
 
SPRR is offering a 4 to 8 mile beach run/walk each morning through the week, tide permitting. If you like walking or running on the beach, this is for you! It's a great way to start the day. 
 
NEW RUN - St. Pete Beach Recreation Center
7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Contact: Eric Sager at sager_eric@hotmail.com
 
Take your pick...some members will be doing speedwork on Tuesday evening, and others will be doing a regular run. The group run will start from the St. Pete Beach Recreation Center and heads toward Fit for Life. From there, we follow the same course as the Saturday morning runs (see below). 
 
Fit for Life
575 75th Ave., St. Pete Beach
Saturday at 7 AM
Contact: Rachel Winter at RWINTER31@AOL.COM
Map of Fit for Life Run

You will be sure to find someone to run with on our Saturday morning run from Fit for Life, and groups are organized based on pace. The course is approximatley 5 miles out and back. However, we have runners and walkers going distances from 3 to 15 miles.
 
Fort DeSoto Park
North Beach Parking Area
Sunday at 7 AM
Contact: Ben Fudge at 360-9213 or bfudge62@earthlink.net
Map of Fort DeSoto Park Run

Come join us at Ft. DeSoto Park on Sunday mornings. You will meet and run with some great people and also enjoy an awesome sunrise. We offer runs from 5 to 13 miles and an 80 minute walk for all abilities. The map depicts a 10 mile out and back course, but the run can be extended by taking additional trails.  All are done on paved trails.  
SPRR Mugs
 

SPRR t-shirt

SPRR mugs are now available for purchase, and they only cost $5 each! Get your mug today before they are gone. The mugs will be available at the next club meeting on Thursday, May 8. Contact Eric Sager at sager_eric@hotmail.com if you would like to purchase a mug. The cold frosting seen on this mug is not included and must be added by the purchaser.
SPRR Technical T-Shirts are Available

SPRR t-shirt

 
SPRR t-shirts are available, and they are selling fast! You can purchase your t-shirst at the next SPRR meeting on April 10, 2008. The shirts are white technical t-shirts with our club logo and name in color on the front. The cost is only be $20 each.  Bring cash or check to the next meeting!
 
 
SPRR Racing Series Sponsors

 
5900 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach , FL 33706
Tel: (727)360-7081


                                                                                                     

Fit for Life

 

Sunglasses
Contact Jennifer Castleman at 727-515-7529


 


 
SPRR Sponsors
 
Motion Sports Management

Management of Road Races and Triathlons & Coaching for Triathletes
Contact Wendy Johnson at 727-367-RACE
 
 
 
                                                                                                       
                                                                                                     
Baird Realty Group

Real Estate Brokers
Contact Tanya Baird-Repka at 727-360-4900

 
                                                                                                       
 
New Life Appliance & A/C Inc.

Servicing Major Appliances & A/C
Contact Steve Hadala at 727-894-7234


                                                                                                        
 
On The Beach Brokers


Produce Brokers
Contact Bill Damore at 727-421-8579

 
 
Click on the name or icon of the sponsor to visit their website. 
 
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The mission of the St. Pete Road Runners (SPRR) is to encourage running and walking for individuals of all ages and abilities in a social environment while promoting fitness and providing education in the community.  The SPRR club is well suited for the recreational runner or walker as well as the serious competitor.
 
SPRR extends an open invitation to runners and walkers of all abilities to come out and join us for one of our group runs.
 
 
SPRR is a member of the Road Runners Club of America
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Visit our website at www.sprr.org
 
St Pete Road Runners
P.O. Box 14516

St. Petersburg, Florida 33733