HAPPY MONDAY 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 30/31), the next newsletter will be our Weekend Preview on August 4th. 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:

 

It was great braving the weather with so many of you this weekend! With this in mind, here are a few reminders:

4-H 4 Mile Hustle & 1.5 Mile for Healthy Living

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Messages from the Race Director

Thank you for joining us on Saturday after our rain delay! If you were unable to join us because of the nasty storms in the morning and ordered a shirt, they will be available until Tuesday evening at the 4-H Building office until Tuesday evening.  Entry to the fair is free before noon and the office opens at 10am. 

We also would like to apologize for awards missing after our logistical changes and moving locations during the storm prior to the race.  Those are being ordered and we will make it right and get those to you as soon as they arrive.

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4 MILE RACE CONGRATULATIONS!

TOP 5 MALE

  1. Steven Bugarin [23:16.1]
  2. Aaron Cook [24:29.8]
  3. Ruben Falcon [28:42.4]
  4. Nicholas Paunovich [28:52.7]
  5. Mark Connors [29:27.9]

TOP 5 FEMALE

  1. Amy Maciejewski [29:14.3]
  2. Lauren Spengler [29:35.9]
  3. Elaine Hendricks [30:05.3]
  4. Marialena Nagel [30:43.2]
  5. Deanna Grimes [31:29.3]

YOUNGEST & OLDEST MALE

  1. Nicholas Paunovich (Age 28) [28:52.7]
  2. Robert Edwards (Age 81) [52:24.7]

YOUNGEST & OLDEST FEMALE

  1. Lauren Spengler (Age 22) [29:35.9]
  2. Jean Jannasch (Age 75) [35:37.9]

 

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1.5 MILE RACE CONGRATULATIONS!

TOP MALE

  1. L. Downs [11:53.6]

TOP FEMALE

  1. A. Guthrie [11:41.9]

YOUNGEST & OLDEST MALE

  1. L. Downs (Age 11) [11:53.6]
  2. Adam Jakich (Age 40) [19:47.3]

YOUNGEST & OLDEST FEMALE

  1. L. Dageforde (Age 7) [15:25.3]
  2. M. Jakich (Age 13) [19:46.6]

 

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Gold Cup Race #17
SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH @ 8:00AM

Nick Schultz: Live, Love, Give 5K

Lowell High School (North Parking Lot - Near the Football Stadium)
2051 E Commercial Ave
Lowell, IN US 46356

Early Packet Pickup
August 5th, (5PM - 9PM) @ Lowell High School (DOOR 21): 2051 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN US 46356

Schedule of Race Day Events
6:00AM - 7:00AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup
8:00AM: Race Start
Awards Ceremony & Refreshments following the race.

Online Registration

(Online Registration ends August 5, 2022 at 9:00pm CDT)

 

100 Mile Club & Run the Year Challenge

IT'S ALMOST AUGUST!!! 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 you claim your glorious prize... ;)

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

  1. David Ralston (1571.47)
  2. Rick Fenno (1556.00)
  3. Aaron Cook (1328.80)
  4. Stephanie Burkholder (1174.80)
  5. Linda Murkve (1149.80)

Participants can check their progress here.

 

Track season has come to an end, and cross country season is coming soon (See below)

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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CROSS COUNTRY REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Register Here!

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.

SUPPORT JR STRIDERS

 

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:

 

Group Runs this Week

Monday (07/25) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)

6:00pm @ Ironwood Brewery
6 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Leader: Karen Spoor
Distance: 4 Miles

 

Monday (07/25) - Outdoor Junior Group Run

6:00pm @ Hidden Lake Park (Backside near the Playground)
6355 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Leader: Deanna Grimes
More Info

 

Tuesday (07/26) - Stinky Tuesdays Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)

6:00pm @ Zorn Brew Works Co.
605 E 9th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
More Info

This run has rotating locations. Click more info for the list of future locations.

 

Tuesday (07/26) - Lake County Group Run (All Ages)

6:00pm @ Bulldog Park
183 S West St, Crown Point, IN 46307
Leader: Deanna Grimes

This run has rotating locations. Contact Deanna Grimes for more info.

 

Wednesday (07/27) - Brewfest Group Run (Group Run All Ages - Post Run Social 21+)

6:30pm @ Brewfest
8347 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322
Leader: Ed Caccavale
More Info

 

Thursday (07/28) - 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 (08/01) - Outdoor Group Run (All Ages)

6:00pm @ Ironwood Brewery
6 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Leader: Karen Spoor
Distance: 4 Miles

 

Monday (08/01) - Outdoor Junior Group Run

6:00pm @ Hidden Lake Park (Backside near the Playground)
6355 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Leader: Deanna Grimes
More Info

 

Tuesday (08/02) - 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.

 

Tuesday (08/02) - Lake County Group Run (All Ages)

6:00pm @ TBD (Location will be chosen at 07/26 group run.)
Leader: Deanna Grimes

This run has rotating locations. Contact Deanna Grimes for more info.

 

Thursday (08/04) - 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

 

Walter Evans & Jennifer Summers

Questions from the Week

  1. 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).
     
  2. 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. 
     
  3. 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.
     
  4. 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

          

 

          

 

          

 

Calumet Region Striders Google Drive can be accessed here.


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