July 2008 Edition TheThe RUNDOWNRUNDOWN Monthly newsletter of the TIDEWATER STRIDERS Running Club. One of the nation’s largest running organizations. New Membership & Newsletter Rates Start July 1st The Tidewater Striders will commence phasing in a conversion plan to email dis- tribution of the club’s newsletter. Bowing to escalating printing & bulk mail costs and the strong desire to “Go Green” your Board has approved new membership rates which reward those opting for email delivery of The Rundown and sets rates that will cover the cost of paper copies and bulk mail for those who select the postal service deliv- ery option. These will be phased in over the next few months. The new rates are effec- tive July 1st for new members and those renewing. Eventually all requiring paper deliver will need to advise the membership chairman. The new application is inside the back cover of this Rundown. Please encourage your friends and family members to join the Tidewater Striders by passing on this Run- down and application. The Summer Series is a great time to join the Striders and meet many members along with having a great time in the heat of the summer. Upcoming Striders’ Events Member of • Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Summer Series Countdown 4 Miler • Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Summer Series 3x2k Relay • Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Rundown Deadline • Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Rundown Deadline • Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Allen Stone Run-Swim-Run & 5k • Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Memorial 5k • Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Newsletter Stuffi ng 2008 Summer Series at the Garden A Tidewater Striders fun run event Place: The Norfolk Botanical Garden, on Azalea Garden Road, near the Norfolk International Airport. Registration: Event day registration only! Registration opens at 5:30 PM. Free to all Tidewater Striders members, $5.00 for non-members. Tidewater Striders memberships are available on-line at www.TidewaterStriders.com for runners who wish to join the Tidewater Striders running club and run for free. Please note: There is a fee of $1.00 per person to enter the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Fun Run Times: All events will start at 6:30 PM. The Event Director reserves the right to shorten, postpone, or cancel the event due to lightning, storms, Garden conditions, or extreme heat (it is hot and humid in July, please exercise caution and remember that these are fun runs). Dates Events Description July 8 Countdown 4 Miler Pick your start time and finish together July 15 3 X 2K Relay Randomly picked 3 person teams July 22 Predict Your Time 4 Miler No watches, heart monitors, or splits July 29 Memorial 5K* Support the Memorial College Scholarship Awards: Gift Certificates from Running Etc. will be awarded to the top five closest predicted times on July 22 and, in addition, a $100 gift certificate from Running Etc. will be randomly given out as well. Prizes will be given to the top three random relay teams at the July 15th event. Additional random prizes will be given at each event to registered runners and volunteers. Refreshments: Food and liquid refreshments will be provided for registered runners who complete the events and for race volunteers. Non-participating family members may enjoy food and soft drink refreshments with a $2.00 per person donation (events 1, 2, and 3). * Memorial 5K: On July 29 come out and support the Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund with a $10 donation. Post-race party will include DJ, food, adult beverages, and random prizes. A separate entry form is required (Memorial 5K race flyer). You can pre-register for this run and are encouraged to do so. Look for the race flyer in the July Rundown and on the Striders’ website. Summer Series Co-Directors: Jean Phelan 681-0248, Dick Brothers 481-6155 Memorial 5K Co-Race Directors: Mel Williams 531-9220, Rob Levinsky 857-6717 • Countdown 4 Miler— The race clock will start at 60 minutes and begin counting down. You pick when you want to start the 4 mile run with the goal of crossing the finish line when the clock strikes zero. Everyone should finish together! • Random Relay—Three person teams again this year. No need to worry about organiz- ing a team, we will pick your new friends for you. Volunteers needed! Photos by TriDuo.com www.TidewaterStriders.com 2008 Tidewater Striders Summer Series 2008 Summer Series at the Garden For official use only (w) Make checks payable to the Tidewater Striders. Race day registration only. Name (First - M.I. - Last) E-mail: _____________________________________ Age Gender Tidewater Strider Area Code Phone Number M F Y N Street Address Volunteer City State Zip Code I understand that running a summer road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely compete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to; falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather including heat, humidity, and lightning, traffic, conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Parks and Recreation, Norfolk Botanical Garden, race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my partici- pation in this event. I grant permission to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skate boards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, dogs, and radio headsets are not allowed in this race and I will abide by this guideline. Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________ (Parent’s signature if under 18) _______________________________________________ Date _____________________________ NOTE: The Memorial 5K on July 29 requires a separate entry and waiver form. Please see the July Rundown or the Tide- water Striders’ web site (www.tidewaterstriders.com) for a race flyer and entry/waiver form. Pre-registration for this event is strongly encouraged. The Pamela Edwards Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/5K Walk Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Registration – 5:00PM; 5K Walk – 6:00PM; 5K Run – 6:30 PM; Raffle Prizes – 7:15PM This is a Tidewater Strider Grand Prix Event! Race proceeds will go to the Pamela Edwards Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund for one of the five scholarships the Tidewater Striders awards each year to deserving youth members. ENTRY: A $10 contribution to the Scholarship Fund provides your race entry and one (1) ticket for great raffle prizes. Contribution of $20, $25, or $50 gets you three, five or twelve raffle tickets, respectively. Additional raffle tickets will be available on the same schedule: 1 for $10, 3 for $20, 5 for $25, and 12 for $50. Golden Runners and Race Pass users may run for free, but must purchase raffle tickets to participate in the raffle. Note: There is a fee of $1 per person for entry into Norfolk Botanical Garden. REGISTRATION: Preregistration forms must be received no later than 26 July; we recommend mailings be postmarked no later than July 23. See mailing address on registration form. Race day registration starts at 5PM. You may also preregister online at www.tidewaterstriders.com. Use link on race schedule. ***NOTE: PREREGISTRATION GETS YOU ONE ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKET*** COURSE: Scenic, flat, fast and certified Norfolk Botanical Garden 5K course, with splits each mile and one water stop. The registration, start, finish, results and raffle will be in the parking lot adjacent to the Baker Hall Visitor Center. RAFFLE: Thanks to our many generous sponsors, the raffle contains many significant prizes valued at over $5,000. Prizes include: Strider Golden Runner Memberships; complimentary entries to local and regional major road races; gift certificates from running and athletic establishments, local restaurants, sports therapy professionals, home professional services, and many more. The list of raffle prizes is updated periodically on www.tidewaterstriders.com. There will be a Barter Zone available for raffle prize recipients who wish to negotiate an exchange with others. NOTE: RAFFLE STARTS AT 7:15PM. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! RESULTS: There are no trophies or awards, but top finishers will be recognized, including: 5K Walk: Top 5 Female and Top 5 Male finishers overall, and the Youngest and Oldest finishers. 5K Run: Top 3 Female and Male overall, and Top 3 Female and Male finishers in 5-year age groups. POST-RACE: Great post-race refreshments along with music. For more information, please contact: Race Director: Rob Levinsky, (757) 668-9269, [email protected]. Co-race directors and raffle prizes: Jim Dare, (757) 622-8882, [email protected]; Mel Williams , (757) 531-9220, [email protected] . The Pamela Edwards Memorial Scholarship Endowme nt Fund has been established to support an endowed scholarship to honor her memory. As part of the Tidewater Striders Scholarship Awards Program, each year the Fund will provide an award of $2,000 or more to a college or university student athlete based on academic and athletic achievement, community service, and club involvement. In the past eighteen years, this scholarship program has awarded more than $80,000 to deserving student athletes. Note: The Tidewater Striders is a 501(c)3 corporation; contributions to the Pamela Edwards Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund are tax deductible to the extent of existing law.