HAPPY THURSDAY STRIDERS!!!

In this edition:

 

Gold Cup Race #12
SATURDAY JULY 2, 2022 @ 7:30AM

Brickyard Run (5 Mile / 5K)

Hobart Middle School
36 E 8th St
Hobart, IN 46342

Schedule of Race Day Events
6:00AM - 7:00AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup
7:30AM: 5 Mile Start
7:38AM: 5K Start

Parking
We highly suggest all participants and volunteers use the Hobart Middle School. Overflow parking will be available at Joan Martin Elementary.

Online Registration

In order to be eligible for Gold Cup scoring, runners age 15 & over must complete the 5 Mile, and runners 14 & under must complete the 5K.

(Online Registration ends June 30, 2022 at 5:00pm CDT - USE CODE BRICKYARD41)

 

Gold Cup Race #13 / Elite Race #4
SUNDAY JULY 3, 2022 @ 6:30PM

Highland All American Mile

9145 Kennedy Avenue
Highland, IN US 46322

Schedule of Race Day Events
5PM - 6:15PM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup (@ Race Start Site)
6:30PM: Race Start

Parking and Route Information
The race will begin at the intersection of 40th and Kennedy Ave. in Highland.  It will continue north on Kennedy Ave. to Highway Ave. where it will turn east and finish at Main Square Park. We highly suggest you park as suggested on the attached flyer. The race will serve as Highland’s Forth of July Festival Twilight Parade kick-off event with the parade to immediately follow.

Online Registration

Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)

(Online Registration ends July 2, 2022 at 11:59pm CDT)

 

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 (WHICH IS NOW FINALIZED!!!), a copy of the membership application, as well as the currently available paper registrations for the following races:

 

100 Mile Club & Run the Year Challenge

IT'S ALMOST JULY!!! 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... ;)

Our current "100 Mile Club" leaders (as of end of May):

  1. Rick Fenno (1321.00)
  2. David Ralston (1263.33)
  3. Aaron Cook (1109.00)
  4. Stephanie Burkholder (964.50)
  5. Linda Murkve (937.50)

Participants can check their progress here.

 

Our Favorite Nonagenarian Has Done Us Proud Again!

Tom Magill, 93, has been featured in a article in the Indy Star with regards to his athletic prowess!!! Every time he goes out there, he does himself, and the Striders proud!!! Congratulations on the article, and thank you for representing us so well!!!

Indy Star Article 

Here are his results from the Indiana State Games:

50 Yard Dash: 2nd Place (14.18) Full Results
100 Yard Dash: 2nd Place (27.20) Full Results
800 Meter Run: 1st Place (6:28.87) Full Results
1500 Meter Run: 1st Place (13:07.73) Full Results

Tom is happy to answer any questions anyone may have about competing in these competitions! "Doing the State and National competitions has been a great experience! All Striders 50 & over should check out www.nsga.com!"

 

Group Runs this Week

Thursday (06/30) - 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 (07/04) - No Group Run due to National Holiday
 

Tuesday (07/05) - 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 (07/07) - 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.

 

In Memory of Joe Mis, our Track Program has been renamed in his honor to the:

"Joe Mis Junior Strider Track Program"

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AAU District Meet Results

The track program has an amazing weekend at the AAU District Meet this past weekend! We had 8 track medalists, as well as 2 field medalists! AND a WHOLE LOAD of regional qualifications! Our medalists were:

For a full recap of all of the results from the weekend, including times and regional qualifications, see our FULL RESULTS PDF.

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This Week's Track Season Schedule

Monday (7/4): No Practice Due to National Holiday
Wednesday (7/6) Practice: 6PM @ Hidden Lake Park (6355 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410)
Monday (7/11): Provisional date for PIZZA PARTY (Monitor Remind / Facebook / Email for updates)

GOOD LUCK TO THOSE RUNNING AT AAU REGIONALS!!!

HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE HIGHLAND ONE MILE (JULY 3RD)

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.

SUPPORT JR STRIDERS


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.

JOE MIS JUNIOR TRACK PROGRAM

 

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"!!!

 

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

          

 

          

 

          

 

Calumet Region Striders Google Drive can be accessed here.


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