HAPPY TUESDAY STRIDERS!!!
Welcome to the 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. Since there is no Gold Cup race this weekend (July 16/17), the next newsletter will be our Weekend Preview on July 21st. This newsletter, therefore, will look ahead to 2 weeks of Strider activities.
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
- Festival of the Lakes Roadie Run
- Running Wild for the Zoo
- Races this Week
- 4-H 4 Mile Hustle (Gold Cup Race #16 / Elite Race #5)
- Junior Strider Corner
- Cross Country Season
- Strider Discounts
- ROADiD
- Fort2Base
- Races Coming Soon
- Group Runs
- Marathon Fundraising
- Questions from the Week
- Thank you to our Sponsors
It was great seeing so many of you this weekend...! With that in mind, here are a few reminders:
Festival of the Lakes Roadie Run 5K
- 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.
- 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.
5K RACE CONGRATULATIONS!
TOP 5 MALE
- Steven Bugarin [17:39]
- Jeff Mescal [18:14]
- Aaron Cook [18:30]
- Rick Fenno [18:58]
- Brian Culbreth [19:10]
TOP 5 FEMALE
- Stephanie Burkholder [21:25]
- Amy Maciejewski [22:14]
- Lauren Spengler [22:36]
- Elaine Hendricks [23:02]
- Marialena Nagel [23:13]
YOUNGEST & OLDEST MALE
- Z. Lohmann (Age 9) [40:02]
- Tom Magill (Age 93) [46:55]
YOUNGEST & OLDEST FEMALE
- L. Dageforde (Age 7) [40:06]
- Kathy Hilbrich (Age 68) [30:43]
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Run for Washington Park Zoo 5K
- 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 Sunday, you can FILL OUT THE EVAL HERE.
- 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.
5K RACE CONGRATULATIONS!
TOP 5 MALE
- Brian Culbreth [21:54.3]
- Aaron Cook [22:37.6]
- Vincent Rinas [23:26.8]
- Todd Bailey [23:34.2]
- Rick Fenno [23:41.9]
TOP 5 FEMALE
- Stephanie Burkholder [23:19.6]
- Amy Maciejewski [24:12.7]
- Marialena Nagel [24:17.4]
- Suzanne Bukur [24:55.8]
- Elaine Hendricks [25:06.5]
YOUNGEST & OLDEST MALE
- A. Cooper (Age 6) [43:21.6]
- Robert Edwards (Age 81) [40:35.6]
YOUNGEST & OLDEST FEMALE
- M. Downs (Age 8) [39:48.7]
- Beverly J Calligan (Age 80) [53:41.9]
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Gold Cup Race #16
SATURDAY JULY 23, 2022 @ 7:30AM
4-H 4 Mile Hustle & 1.5 Mile Hustle for Healthy Living
Porter County Fairgrounds
215 Division Rd
Valparaiso, IN US 46383
Early Packet Pickup
July 22nd, (11AM - 6PM) @ Extra Mile Fitness Co.: 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Schedule of Race Day Events
6:15AM - 7:15AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup
7:30AM: 4-Mile Start
7:35AM: 1.5 Mile Start
Awards Ceremony & Refreshments following the race.
Online Registration
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 ends July 23, 2022 at 7:30am CDT)
Track season has come to an end, and cross country season is coming soon (Registration will open Monday 7/18).
In the meantime, we will be resuming our weekly junior group runs. These will be on Mondays (6pm) @ Hidden Lake through 8/15.
Cross country season will start the following Monday (8/22).
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We would like to say a heartfelt than you to everyone who made our track season a successful. It truly does take a village!!!
Congratulations to the participants who won the beat the coaches challenge at the Highland All American Mile:
Amanda: 6:29.8
Matthew: 6:50.4
Emma: 7:13.2
Logan: 7:18.5
Olivia A: 7:26.8
Coach Deanna: 7:28.6
Coach Ed: 7:37.8
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Cross Country Season is COMING SOON!
OPEN FOR AGES 5-18
(Preferred minimum age: Kindergarten class of 2023)
Participate in practices, inter-squad meets, local/national meets and HAVE FUN!
(Practices three times weekly in Crown Point/Merrillville/Schererville)
The biggest stage is Coaches Cross Country Nationals, which is being held in Indiana for the 2022 season!
Great way to get your child more involved in running, no matter their experience!
All practices coached by certified coaches!
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.
Strider Discounts!
ROADiD
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"!!!
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Fort2Base (August 28th)
The amazing people at Fort2Base have contacted us with a discount code for our members! Use coupon code CALUMET22 for 20% off!
The more members we send, the more benefits our members will get at the race! If you are already registered, please let us know, and we will have you counted towards our total!
You can register at: https://www.fort2base.com
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 #17 - Nick Schultz - Live, Love, Give (August 6)
- Gold Cup Race #18 - Rotary Ramble 5K (Wooden Shoe Race) (August 13)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #19 - Lowell Labor Day 5K (September 3)
- Gold Cup Race #20 - Runnin' For Prestin 10K/5K (September 17)
- 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
- Gold Cup Race #21 - Hub City Races (September 18)
- In order to be eligible for Gold Cup scoring, runners age 19 & over must complete the Half Marathon, and runners 18 & under must complete the 5K.
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #22 - Light the Darkness 5K (September 24)
- Gold Cup Race #23 - Field Station Frenzy (October 2)
- Elite Series Race (Elite points available for Gold Cup Participants 19 & Over)
- Online Registration
- Gold Cup Race #24 - Run for a Cause: Love, Jessica (October 15)
- Use coupon code "Striders22" for $8 OFF!
- Online Registration
Group Runs this Week
Tuesday (07/12) - Stinky Tuesdays Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)
6:00pm: Park @ Fish Camp (BYOB Potluck)
12 On the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360
More Info
This run has rotating locations. Click more info for the list of future locations.
Thursday (07/14) - 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 (07/18) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)
6:00pm @ Ironwood Brewery
6 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Leader: Karen Spoor
Distance: 4 Miles
Monday (07/18) - Outdoor Junior Group Run
6:00pm @ Hidden Lake Park
6355 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Leader: Deanna Grimes
Tuesday (07/19) - 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 (07/21) - 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.
Marathon Fundraising
Are you running an upcoming marathon for charity, and would like us to include your fundraising link in future newsletters? If so, please email calstridervp@gmail.com with all the relevant information. (Name, Marathon, Charity, Fundraising Link) The runner MUST be a current strider for us to post the link in the newsletter.
Thomas Nedza
- Hometown: Schererville, IN
- Race: Hub City Half Marathon
- Charity: Organization for Autism Research
- Fundraising Link
Walter Evans & Jennifer Summers
- Hometown: Lowell, IN
- Race: NYC Marathon
- Charity: Chicago Diabetes Project
- Fundraising Link
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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