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Greetings!
You just received a newsletter a couple of weeks ago, but so much is happening that I wanted to send a second newsletter this month.
First, summer is approaching quickly and the temperature and humidity are rising. Therefore, SPRR has decided to start our Saturday and Sunday group runs a little earlier. Both the Saturday run from Fit for Life and the Sunday run at Ft. DeSoto will begin at 6:30 AM starting May 24 and May 25, respectively.
Next, the first race of the SPRR Summer 5K Series will take place on Friday, June 6 at 7PM. You can now register online, so it will be easier for you and your friends to register for this race or the entire Series. More information on the Series and links to register for the races are below. You may have received an email blast about the race from Motion Sports Management or you may have seen the add in Florida Race Place.
The speaker series continues at the monthly SPRR meetings. The next meeting will take place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 12. Lauri Reynolds will be discussing core strengthening and running.
Here's something exciting and fun. SPRR will be fielding a team to run the Ragnar Relay from Clearwater to Daytona Beach. Sunny L'Heureux will be organizing the event, so take the time to read about it below.
It's not too late to contact Tom Haight and start swimming with the Bardmoor Aquatic Team (BAT). He is offering coaching to any club members at a discounted rate. Also, if you have any children that may be interested in joining BAT, he will let them try it out for no charge.
Read about these events and more in the second edition of the May newsletter.
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, June 12 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
This months guest speaker will be Lauri Reynolds and she will be discussing core strengthening and running.
Lauri is a Certified Fitness Trainer, Lifestyle and Weight Management Educator, with experience in Exercise Prescription for Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Her company, Health Habits, offers individualized fitness protocols to help you enjoy life. The programs emphasize balance, strength, flexibility development, and fall prevention conducted with you on a one-to-one basis by a Health Professional. .
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.
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St. Pete Road Runners Presents the St. Pete Beach Summer 5K Series |
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June 6 - July 11 - August 8
All races start at 7PM from Harry's Beach Bar at the Sirata Beach Resort - Don't miss the excitement!
NEW You can register online for individual races on the entire Series. To register online, click the date of the race you would like to register for or click on click on the "Entire Series" to register for all races.
Friday, June 6Friday, July 11
Friday, August 8
Entire Series
Or,
Please click here to download a Race Entry and mail your entry
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)
****Volunteers Needed****
We still need volunteers to help with the water stop during the races. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ernie Glode at ernie.glode@honeywell.com. |
| Join SPRR Members for an Afternoon at the Trop |
Hey Baseball Fans!
SPRR is getting a group of fans together to see the Rays play the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, August 3rd. The game starts at 1:40pm. Ticket price is only $25 (and you will get a free Rays baseball hat)! We've reserved a group of 50 seats in the Group Hat Section and would like to see you and your family there! If you're interested, please contact Debbie Waylands (onthebeach4ever@yahoo.com) or Sheryl Aimanovich (anfsunshine@yahoo.com). We will need to collect all ticket money prior to the game so please bring your money to the next club meeting or send your payment by July 15th (checks payable to SPRR) to Sheryl Aimanovich, 500 Treasure Island Cswy #104, Treasure Island, FL 33706. More details will follow as we get closer to the game.
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| The 2008 Myomed Ragnar Relay Florida Race - An Event to Remember |
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What would make you want to be part of a 12 person team running across Florida? The camaraderie? The feeling of accomplishment? To be the first among your friends to run across Florida? Your competitive nature? All of the above? Whatever your goal, you can be sure that joining the SPRR team to run the Myomed Ragnar Relay on November 14th and 15th will be an unforgettable adventure.
The Ragnar Relay will be a challenging 191 mile course starting in Clearwater, crossing the state and ending in Daytona Beach. A team of 12 will each run three, 3 to 8 mile legs of the course. And, don't let the word "race" scare you away. While there are time limits (about 35 hours to run the entire race) for the Ragnar, it is by no means only for elite athletes. It's a 191 mile team building, sleep deprived, fun run and party!
If you are interested in being on our team or to be a volunteer, please email to: Sunny sunnyl@tampabay.rr.com or Tracey tekiser@yahoo.com co-captains of our team (no name yet?). Oh, and we need a team name, too. Something that works well with SPRR.
Let us know your typical training routine (eg. how many miles you run daily/weekly) and your average mile time, if known. If you have run a 5K or 10K recently, please include the race name and your finish time in the email.
Please visit the Ragnar Relay website for more details. Deadline for registration is July 15th. |
| Swim with Bardmoor Aquatic Team |
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Tom Haight is a member of the SPRR Board of Directors and a swim coach for the Bardmoor Aquatic Team. He is offering coaching and practice sessions for anyone interested.
The Bardmoor Aquatic Team (BAT) will practice on a daily basis (except Sundays) starting on Monday, June 9 and continuing until Friday, July 18. Practices for triathletes will be 7:00-8:30 am or 4:00-6:00 pm; there will be no afternoon practices on days of swim meets (see the team's web site, batswim.com). Practices Saturdays will be from 7:00-9:00 am.
Cost for SPRR members is $20 a month ($30 for non-members) for workouts along side the BAT swim team members. Make checks payable to Tom Haight or cash in an envelope.
BAT swims at the Bardmoor Golf & Tennis complex, about a mile from the intersection of Bryan Dairy Rd. and Starkey Rd. in Largo. Two entrances off Starkey and one off Bryan Dairy wind back to the complex.
Any members who's children might be interested in joining BAT (ages 5-18) are welcome to try out at their convenience at no charge.
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| Congratulations and Thank You |
Michael Seimetz and Debi Havens were web on Sunday, May 20. They are the first two members of SPRR to marry and we want to say congratulations! To celebrate their wedding, Michael and Debi donated $300 to SPRR, and the club thanks you! If you see Mr. and Mrs Seimetz tell them congratulations and thank you. | |
| 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.
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| 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 - April 2008
Aflac Iron Girl 10K, Clearwater - April 5
Tracy Connolly, 1:00:24 Melody Tabman, 1:04:43
Rebecca Bialosky, 1:09:54
Aflac Iron Girl 5K, Clearwater - April 5
Maureen Ahern, 33:40
Debi Havens, 31:35
Wendy Johnson, 34:12
Gail Linton, 34:47
Jackie Yost, 50:48, 1st 80-84
Mother/daughter teams:
Smith, Courtney 30:19 & Kerry 31:51, total: 1:02:10
Guppy's Gulfside Gallop 5K, Indian Rocks Beach - April 5
Males
Bill Damore, 29:26 1st61-65
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
Pinellas Middle School Track & Field Divisional Meet - April 18
Girls
Courtney Smith, 1 mile, 6:54
NTC Spring Fling Track & Field Meet 5K, Clermont - April 19
Males
Albert Wieringa, 19:00, 1st overall
Blue Ribbon Run 5K, Largo - April 19
Females
Courtney Smith, 26:55 (PR), 1st11-12
Kerry Smith, 29:36, 1st35-39
Rebecca Bialosky, 32:13, 3rd50-54
Males
Trey Smith, 24:17 (PR), 1st10 & under
Plant Panther 5K, Tampa - April 19
Females
Rachel Winter, 18:49, 1st overall
Jennifer LaPlante, 21:06, 1st30-34 (PR)
Christine Moorby, 22:18, 1st35-39 (PR)
Michelle Wolf, 22:29, 2nd35-39 (PR)
Pam Greene, 26:16, 3rd45-49 (PR)
Gina Hadala 28:01, 2nd40-44 (PR)
Gloria Hancock, 28:04 (PR)
Males
Eric Sager, 17:59, 1st35-39 (PR)
Jack Taylor, 22:54, 1st70-74
Jack Keefe, 26:13, 1st65-69
Ben Fudge, 26:48, 2nd70-74
2008 Boston Marathon - April 21
Females
Amy McClenathan, 3:44:39
Christine Arbasak, 4:32:10
Ginger Herring, 5:38:15
Males
John Voorhis, 3:27:24
Jonathan Dunford, 3:27:58
Draft Day Dash 5K, Tampa - April 26
Females
Debbie Wayland, 25:51, 71/100
Boca Bull Run 10K, Boca Raton - April 26
Males
Albert Wieringa, 40:08, 1st60-64
St. Anthony's Meek & Mighty Triathlon - April 26
Females
Kerry Smith, 37:44, 3rd 35-39
Christine Arbasak, 41:22, 3rd 50-54
Courtney Smith, 41:28
Kathleen Litton, 45:19
Males
Trey Smith, 35:00
St. Anthony's Triathlon - April 27
Females
Mary Cunningham, 3:11:19
Males
Jonathan Dunford, 2:28:26
John Smith II, 2:41:12, 3rd male novice
Larry Yost, 3:40:06
SPRR Member Race Results - May 2008
May Classic 5K, Tampa - May 3 (chip-times)
Females
Patty Zanghi, 31:15
Males
Albert Wieringa, 18:45, 1st60-64
Bill Damore, 27:13
Miles for Moffitt 5K, Tampa - May 10
Females
Ginger Herring, 30:51, 1st65-69
Males
John Voorhis, 21:07, 3rd50-54
Don Herring, 35:55
I Love "Mothers" Day Run 5K, Palm Harbor - May 11
Females
Sunny L'Heureux, 33:58 |
| 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
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.
St. Pete Beach Recreation Center
7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach
Take your pick...some members will be doing speedwork on Tuesday evenings, 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 (NEW TIME: 6:30 AM beginning May 24)
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
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 |
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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 |
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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!
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| SPRR Sponsors |
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A Good Massage
1506 54th Avenue North, Ste. 1
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Contact Travis Skaggs or Vicki Harwick at 727-522-4263
website: www.agoodmassage.com
Alden Beach Resort
5900 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Baird Realty Group
Real Estate Brokers
Contact Tanya Baird-Repka at 727-360-4900
Bardmoor Aquatic Team
Swim Coaching
ContactGerry Miller at 727-397-6807
Endurance Sports Eyewear
Sunglasses
Contact Jennifer Castleman at 727-515-7529
Fit For Life
Health Club and Physical Therapy
Contact Carol Glasscock at 727-367-0075
Healthy Habits
Individualized Fitness Programs
Contact Lauri Reynolds at 727-422-9982
Motion Sports Management
Management of Road Races and Triathlons & Coaching for Triathletes
Contact Wendy Johnson at 727-367-RACE
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
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