June 2015 Edition Monthly newsletterTheThe of the TIDEWATER STRIDERSe-RUNDOWNe-RUNDOWN , one of the nation’s largest running clubs dedicated to running, walking and multi-sports. Striders Run Portsmouth During Annual ERR From Left to Right: Ally Speirs appreciates the speed limit to slow Steve Speirs down. Volunteers Don Greene and Virgin- Upcoming Events ia Davis work the back up system for the first finishers. Vivi- enne Galasso-Alexande, Jeffrey Skogen, and Tony Heimer Saturday, May 30 complete the first large loop. Tom Murphy heads to the finish Anchor 5K on Crawford Parkway. Jon Leiding is off to the hospital. After Sunday, May 31 running, Jon announced the runners finishing up! Breezy Point Triathlon Saturday, June 6 OK5K Saturday, June 13 Wear Your Colors Hawaiian Run 5K Saturday, July 4 YMCA Independence Day 5K Tuesdays in July Summer Series - New for 2015 Still FREE for members but register online in advance - http://bit.ly/1PqHyg3 The RUNDOWN - June 2015 The RUNDOWN - June 2015 - Issue Number 469 Tidewater Striders Rundown, 712 Redgate Ave #1, Norfolk, VA 23507 or newsletter@Tidewater Striders.com Letters and Comments are appreciated, please send to [email protected] Contents Striders Service Directory Striders Service Directory.........2 2015 Board Of Directors Officers: Grand Prix: Running: Marie Price, [email protected] President’s Corner ..............3 Steve Shapiro, President (592-6720) [email protected] Triathlon: Lisa Armistead Editor Notes ...................3 Tom Randolph, Vice President (718-9460) Walking: Hartley Dewey* Strider Summer 10 Miler..........3 [email protected] Youth: Debbie Redmond* Volunteer Online................3 Dave Harrah, Secretary (636-2204) Hall of Fame: Mel Williams* tidesbb@aol .com History: Jim Dare Rest of the 2015 Race Schedule ...4 Dan Edwards, Treasurer (717-0259) Marketplace: Dave Harrah* European Duathlon Championship..5 [email protected] Membership: Happy Birthday! ................6 Officers are elected by BOD from BOD and serve Bob Brunner (757-270-0285) bobbrun- 1 year terms from January thru December. Officers [email protected] Tuesdays in July!!...............6 are elected at first meeting of BOD in January Multisport: Gene Bachman - 467-0898 Welcome Aboard ...............8 Board Members thru Dec 2015 [email protected] Amiele Barakey (757-650-2431) Nominations: Rich Hildreth & Jean Strider Honored by RRCA ........9 [email protected] Phelan RRCA Conference Brief . 11 Jennifer Cowell (757-692-7886) Programs: Needed BOD Minutes for April 6, 2015 ....12 [email protected] Publications: Needed Dan Edwards* Free Online Registration.........12 Public Relations & Publicity: Needed Todd Humphrey (757-404-4499) Race Committee Co-Chairs: Walk Committee Report ........13 [email protected] Rick Brown (499-5506) injunrick@aol. 2015 Multi-Sport Grand Prix .....13 Tom Randolph* com Tidewater Singlets .............13 Steve Shapiro* Dan Edwards* Scholarship: Dan Edwards* / Jim Dare The Athlete’s Kitchen ...........14 Board Members thru Dec 2016 Bob Brunner [email protected] Teams: Gene Edwards F14casper@cox. New Energy . 16 net Jim Dare [email protected] 2015 Camperships - LAST CALL ..16 Volunteer: Lisa Armistead - ljarmistead@ Hartley Dewey [email protected] 434-6326 “Healthy Running” . .17 cox.net Don Greene [email protected] Walking: Hartley Dewey* Striders Award $20,000 . .18 Dave Harrah* Web Site: Tommy Neeson tommy@run- RRCA Notes ..................18 Debbie Redmond [email protected] nerssociety.com Tidewater Striders Training Sites .19 (757-486-2184) Youth: Angelo Celesia Membership Expirations.........20 Committees: Other Contacts: Attention Triathletes:............22 Advisory: Mel Williams * Adopt-A-Highway: Rich Hildreth* Audit: Bethany Sanchez (471-8233) Community Service: Chris Catoe Great Neck for Haiti 5K..........23 Awards: Deb Sommer Barb Mathewson (425-6556) [email protected] New Energy: Angelo Celsia acelesia@ Run for Independence . 23 Banquet: Ada Lester sportsphotography@ aol.com triduo.com Striders Defeat CRR/PTC . .26 Photography: Ada & Allen Lester sports- Race Walking -VA Senior Games..26 Budget: Hartley Dewey* [email protected] Constitution & Bylaws: Mel Williams* Web Site Manager: Striders on the Road............27 Elections: Susan Snead (285-7716) Steve Speirs (478-6403) Special Discounts .............28 [email protected] RUNDOWN Ad Rates............2 *Board members contact information is not re- peated Please see their BOD listing for contact information. The RUNDOWN is published monthly by the Tidewater Striders, a non- profit educational and recreational organization for running, walking and triathlon enthusiasts in the Tidewater Virginia area. Opinions expressed in the RUNDOWN are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Tidewater Striders Board of Directors. Click for AD rate info 2 The RUNDOWN - June 2015 President’s Corner Strider Summer Hello Striders: 10 Miler Added to “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift Grand Prix completion of their appointed rounds”. The cancelation of the third Distance Series This is the inscription on the James Farley race in February decreased the Grand Prix Post Office in New York City and could to 11 races. The 10 Miler on August 2nd is also easily be said about Brian Sagedy and being added to the Grand Prix to bring the his group of dedicated volunteers who put number of races back up to an even dozen. on the highly successful Elizabeth River Run on Saturday, May 23rd. It would take If you were registered for the third distance more than closing a portion of the walkway Series, you will receive a $10 discount around the Portsmouth seawall and the for teh Summer 10-Miler if you register landing of a helicopter on the Portsmouth by July 17th. Golden Runners must also Naval Hospital grounds, to deter these register by July 17th to take advantage of “couriers”. The weather was perfect their free entry. for racing - sunny, temperature in the 60’s and a nice breeze; 611 finishers enjoyed the If you don’t qualify for any of the discounts revised course and also enjoyed the after-race festivities at the nTelos Pavillion along the above, all Strider members get a reduced Elizabeth River – I know I did! Thanks to Brian and all of the volunteers that made this rate of $22 when registering by July 17th. happen under less than ideal circumstances. This is always one of my favorite Tidewater Striders races. I mentioned earlier in the year that from time to time, I wanted to highlight people and activities that make the Striders such a great club. Several months ago, I highlighted our Race and Finish Line volunteers and this month I’d like to say a special thank you to the volunteers that come out for the Adopt-A-Highway cleanups and for the Adopt- A-Trail cleanups. The Adopt-A-Highway, led by Rich Hildreth, focuses on Shore Dr. between the Ft. Story gate and Atlantic Ave. and 83rd St. and cleans one of our heavily traveled arteries in the northern Virginia Beach area, with a special cleaning right before the Shamrock weekend each year. Remaining clean-ups this year are on the following Sunday’s – July 19, September 20 and November 15 – all starting at 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact Rich at 481-9027. The Adopt-A-Trail, led by Chris Catoe, focuses on trail maintenance at First Landing/Seashore State Park along Long Creek Trail and Osprey Trail. Remaining trail clean-ups this year are on these Sunday’s – June 14, August 2 and October 18 – again all starting at 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact Chris at 425-6556. A big THANKS to Rich and Chris and the many volunteers that make these Volunteer Online events so successful; if you’ve never helped at one of these, please consider doing so in Fellow Striders – Our spirit of volunteerism the future – did I mention that there’s a social get together following each? is what makes the Tidewater Striders one Lastly, just a reminder of our fabulous Summer series in July at the Norfolk Botanical of the premier clubs in the country. We are Gardens, all on Tuesday evenings, July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th , the 28th being our always in need of help for the finish line, Memorial 5K run and raffle that funds our Scholarship program, please come out for 4 refreshments, race day registration, course fantastic races and a great after party following each. Enjoy the start of summer and all of marshals, water stop assistance, expo the outdoor activities that summer brings and please remember our men and women who assistance, youth coaches and yes, even are serving in the Armed Forces to keep our great nation safe. race directors. If you can find the time, please click on the large red button and sign Steve Shapiro up for our database. THANKS! Editor Notes Volunteering is also the way to make our club better.By volunteering you can create The Deadline for the July 2015 Rundown is Saturday, June 20th. the change you want to see. Regionals and State Championships for track will be taking place shortly for our High School members. Parents and Runners, please send pictures and results! For our younger runners, we’ll need lots of parental coverage of the AAU and USATF events. See ya at the races, Ada Lester, [email protected] 3 The RUNDOWN - June 2015 2015 Tidewater Striders Race Schedule May 2015 Rest of the 2015 Race Schedule Anchor 5K July 4 YMCA Independence Day 5K 30 The Anchor Scholarship foundation is running ‘COAST TO COAST’ for our Surface Nacy families. 2 races, July 7 Summer Series I - Altra Countdown 2 bases (s (Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Base San Free for members, however advance registra- Diego), 1 cause. All runners MUST have valid base access. tion is available online and strongly encouraged Breezy Pt Tri - http://bit.ly/1PqHyg3 31 Breezy Point Triathlon returns under the direction July 11 Sunny Day 5K of Jim Golden of Final Kick Sports.