HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY!!!
Welcome to the slightly delayed Weekend Round-Up! Each week, following a Gold Cup race weekend, you will be receiving an email like this one with a recap of the previous weekend, as well as any follow up information you need to know.
Again, I just want to welcome all our new Striders! I hope you all have an amazing season!
In this bulletin:
- Gold Cup Race Recap
- Trail Run xTreme 12K
- Races this Week
- MS Warrior Dash 5K/10K (Sponsored)
- Munster Rotary Run-a-Round 5K/10K (Gold Cup / Elite)
- Junior Strider Corner
- A New Strider Discount
- Races Coming Soon
- Changes to Gold Cup Schedule
- 100 Mile Club
- Group Runs This Week
- Questions from the Week
- Thank you to our Sponsors
Trail Run xTreme 12K
It was great seeing so many of you this weekend...! With that in mind, here are a few reminders:
- Scoring of the race has been completed, and you can find the SCORED RESULTS HERE. Please review the results for any issues, and report any discrepancies to the Statistician.
- We have also updated the CURRENT STANDINGS HERE. Again, please review and report any discrepancies to the Statistician.
- For those of you who are new, you may not be aware that one of the items at the Gold Cup table at each race is a race evaluation. All the feedback we receive on these evaluations goes to the race directors, as well as being integral to the construction of our schedule in future seasons. If you didn't get a chance to fill it out on Saturday, you can FILL OUT THE EVAL HERE.
- We would like to make a special thank you to Susan Sendejas who did the entirety of the Trail Run xTreme in sandals just so that David Ralston would not have to do it alone. You truly showed what it means to be a Strider! We know that you did not plan on doing the race, but congratulations on your own finish, and thank you!
We would also like to thank Brian Culbreth for his selfless help with Rick Fenno on Monday. For those who don’t know, Rick was injured during the race, resulting him requiring 9 staples in his scalp. Brian held back to offer assistance, and called ahead to the finish line to make sure that paramedics would be waiting. Brian, thank you for showing true class and sportsmanship, and what it means to be a Strider! Rick is doing well, but taking a few days off running...
In Rick’s words: “There is no better feeling than knowing that there is someone that will always have your back!“ So again, thank you Susan and Brian.
- Finally, we want your photos! In the spirit of the community, we want to put together an online album for each race this season! Any photos you wish to contribute can be emailed to the Archivist.
RACE CONGRATULATIONS!
TOP 5 MALE
- Steven Bugarin [59:08.3]
- Rick Fenno [1:00:48]
- Brian Culbreth [1:00:48]
- Tim Gross [1:03:05]
- Vincent Rinas [1:07:04]
TOP 5 FEMALE
- Stephanie Burkholder [1:14:05]
- Lauren Spengler [1:15:42]
- Marialena Nagel [1:23:06]
- Elaine Hendricks [1:24:22]
- Carrie Kietzman [1:30:51]
YOUNGEST & OLDEST MALE
- L. Cooper (Age 9) [2:08:13]
- David Ralston (Age 77) [4:01:13]
YOUNGEST & OLDEST FEMALE
- A. Rinas (Age 12) [1:44:43]
- Jean Jannasch (Age 75) [1:35:26]
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Sponsored Race #3
SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2022 @ 8:00AM
MS Warrior Dash 5K/10K
Imagine Glen - West
2275 McCool Road
Portage, IN US 46368
Schedule of Race Day Events
7:00AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup
8:00AM - 8:15AM: 10K Start
8:15AM - 8:30AM: 5K Start
Open Start Lines allow participants to start when they feel comfortable and safe! We kindly ask competitive runners to start on 'gun' time.
9:15AM (ish): Awards
Spend the morning with the community after the race. We have a few surprises lined up for attendees!
Keep in mind, Striders that participate in 3 or more Sponsored Races will receive an award at the end of Season banquet (attendance not required). This is open to all CRS members, not just those participating in Gold Cup.
(Online Registration ends June 1, 2022 at 8:00pm CDT)
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Gold Cup Race #10
Elite Race #3
SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2022 @ 7:45AM / 8:30AM
Munster Rotary Run-a-Round 5K/10K
8808 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN US 46321
Schedule of Race Day Events
7:00AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup
7:45AM: 5K Start
8:30AM: 10K Start
10K - Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
In order to be eligible for Gold Cup scoring, runners age 15 & over must complete the 10K, and runners 14 & under must complete the 5K.
(Online Registration ends June 10, 2022 at 6:00pm CDT)
In Memory of Joe Mis, our Track Program has been renamed in his honor to the:
"Joe Mis Junior Strider Track Program"
Track Season Has Started!!!
OPEN FOR AGES 5-18
(Preferred minimum age: Kindergarten class of 2023)
Learn the fundamentals of track!
Participate in practices, inter-squad meets, local/national meets and HAVE FUN!
(Practices twice weekly in Crown Point/Merrillville)
Great way to get your child more involved in track, no matter their experience!
All practices coached by certified coaches!
Strider membership required prior to registration.
Wednesday (06/01) Practice: 6PM @ Taft Middle School (1000 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307)
Monday (06/06) Practice: 6PM Location TBA (Monitor Remind)
Wednesday (06/08) Practice: 6PM Location TBA (Monitor Remind)
Remind Class Code: @5505b
Email questions to Head Coach Deanna: stridersjr@gmail.com.
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You can also help support our entire Junior Striders Program by making a donation online, or by mailing a check to CRS, PO Box 225, Griffith, IN 46319. Please make checks out to the “Calumet Region Striders”, and put "Junior Striders" in memo area.
If you would like to make a donation in honor of Joe Mis, you can do so by making a donation online, or by mailing a check to CRS, PO Box 225, Griffith, IN 46319. Please make checks out to the “Calumet Region Striders”, and put "Joe Mis Track" in memo area.
A New Strider Discount!
As we get further into the year, more and more runners are taking their runs outside.
Please make sure to ALWAYS CARRY ID during runs!!!
If something happens, don't be a Jane or John Doe!!!
Striders now receive a discount at ROADiD by going to this link and entering group name "Calumet Region Striders"!!!
Upcoming Races
In the attachments to this email, you will find for your convenience the most up to date copy of our Gold Cup Schedule, a copy of the membership application, as well as the currently available paper registrations for the following races:
- Gold Cup Race #11 - Firecracker 5K (June 18)
- Sponsored Race #4 - Finish Wine 5K/2K (June 24)
- Please note that this is a FRIDAY EVENING
- Keep in mind, Striders that participate in 3 or more Sponsored Races will receive an award at the end of Season banquet (attendance not required). This is open to all CRS members, not just those participating in Gold Cup.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #12 - Brickyard 5M / 5K (July 2)
- In order to be eligible for Gold Cup scoring, runners age 15 & over must complete the 5M, and runners 14 & under must complete the 5K.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #13 - All American Mile (July 3)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- Please note that this is a Sunday EVENING race.
- The race director has made note of a suggested parking location on the flyer.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #14 - Festival of the Lakes Roadie Run 5K (July 9)
- Gold Cup Race #15 - Running Wild for WP Zoo 5K (July 10)
- Gold Cup Race #16 - 4-H 4 Mile Hustle (July 23)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- In order to be eligible for Gold Cup scoring, runners age 15 & over must complete the 4 Mile, and runners 14 & under must complete the 1.5 Mile.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #17 - Nick Schultz - Live, Love, Give (August 6)
Change to Gold Cup Schedule
There has been 1 minor change to the Gold Cup schedule with regards to Gold Cup Race #16 (4H 4 Mile Hustle). This race will now be split by age, with those 15 & over completing the 4-Mile race, and those 14 & under completing the 1.5 mile race.
100 Mile Club & Run the Year Challenge
IT'S JUNE!!! For those in the know, you know that means that you should be getting in your "100 Mile Club" miles. For those of you who are new, the "100 Mile Club" is a challenge to reach 100, 500, 1000 or 2000 miles between January 1st and December 31st. It is open to ALL Striders (not just those participating in the Gold Cup Series). All you need to do is keep track of your mileage throughout the month, and send it to calstriderscoring@gmail.com at the conclusion of each month. We also have the "Run the Year Challenge" where you, and up to 4 teammates, are challenged to run 2022 miles in 2022. For those participating as a team, the miles must be equally distributed amongst teammates. To sign up, just email calstriderscoring@gmail.com with the names of those on your team, as well as a fun team name we can call out at the Gold Cup Banquet as your claim your glorious prize... ;)
- Team of 2 - 1011 miles each
- Team of 3 - 674 miles each
- Team of 4 - 505.5 miles each
- Team of 5 - 404.4 miles each
Our current "100 Mile Club" leaders (as of end of April):
- Rick Fenno (1151.00)
- David Ralston (974.95)
- Aaron Cook (898.30)
- Stephanie Burkholder (757.00)
- Linda Murkve (724.00)
Participants can check their progress here.
Group Runs this Week
Thursday (06/02) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Wicker Memorial Park (By the Volleyball Courts)
8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
Leader: Heather Hobson
More Info
This run is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, the run will be held indoors at the previous location of:
Hammond Sportsplex @ 6630 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46323.
Monday (06/06) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Ironwood Brewery
6 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Leader: Karen Spoor
Distance: 4 Miles
Tuesday (06/07) - Stinky Tuesdays Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)
6:00pm @ Northeast Corner of Blue Chip Casino
777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360
More Info
This run has rotating locations. Click more info for the list of future locations.
Thursday (06/09) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Wicker Memorial Park (By the Volleyball Courts)
8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
Leader: Heather Hobson
More Info
This run is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, the run will be held indoors at the previous location of:
Hammond Sportsplex @ 6630 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46323.
Questions from the Week
- I am a Gold Cup member, but I haven't been scored... What do I do?
First, please check that you have purchased the Gold Cup upgrade. You can confirm this HERE. However, if you have purchased the upgrade, but still have issues, please contact the Statistician who will investigate. (She is human and can make mistakes).
- Why am I being scored in the (...) age group? Shouldn't I be in the (...) age group?
You age group for the entire Gold Cup season is based on your age on July 1, 2022.
- I see one of the award categories is "age graded". What is that?
You can read about age grading at https://usatfmasters.org/age-grading/ . If you have any other questions, please feel free to talk to our Statistician (Emily-Rose) at any Gold Cup race this season.
- What discounts am I eligible for?
This depends on if you are a basic member, or if you have purchased the Gold Cup upgrade. Gold Cup members receive discounts on every race on our Gold Cup schedule. If you haven't purchased this upgrade, you can still receive discounts on purchases at Running Warehouse (Code: CALREGSNID) and ROADiD (see above). Sponsored races are NOT required to give discounts to our members, however, if available, all members are eligible for this discount.
A thank you to our sponsors!
The Calumet Region Striders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We manage the club on donations and sponsorship. If you would like more information on our sponsorship program, please contact our Vice President at: vp@calstrider.org
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