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Racing Season is Back!
I've been trying to contact race directors for the past few weeks and I can say
one thing. More races are on the horizon. By the time you receive this, over a dozen
events will have happened and it only gets busier. Take a look at our "calendar"
and if you know of some that aren't listed, have someone contact us with up to date
info. There are 7 contests on the second weekend in March and April Fools weekend
may have 8.
WHAMM is BACK - May 8th
WHAMM was one of the original "big time charity events" in Central Iowa.
It ran from 1980 to 2000 and then the Lung Assn. let it go. Now, it's back.
The Muscular Dystrophy Assn. hasn't had a race of it's own since the Love Run went
away back in the late 80's. This organization was very helpful for my close friend
Chuck Jipp while he was suffering from ALS and my wife's family and I have committed
to this cause.
You know them for the "Jerry Lewis Telethon" but too often we forget about
them the rest of the year. We want to encourage everyone to run a 5 or 10K course
that challenges you. Not the flattest but definitely one of the most scenic as it
travels through the new Town Center and residential areas of Windsor Heights. And
it's got a 10K!
New Shoes Keep Coming
Adidas
Universal - cushioned comfort with an excellent "Americanized fit".
Some of the Adidas shoes just run too narrow. Not this one. $110
Reebok
Premier Ultra DMX - very nice top end cushion shoe. This will compete with the
best of them. $110
Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 5 - one of the best Stability shoes just gets tweaked. Good thing.
$90
Mizuno
Creation 5 - this version incorporates some new tech, but not enough to change
the previous shoe's feel. $120
Rider 7 - I'll summarize " they never make enough of these". $90
Nike
Air Zoom Swift Vapor - tests have shown that Zoom Air technology is not only
shock absorbant but beats all others when it coming to "energy return".
This one is truly for those who "want to go fast". $100
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Saucony (Continued; shoes)
Swerve - for the neutral runners who want a minimalist shoe that's light and
fast. $100
Trigon - three versions for three different weight categories of neutral to mild
pronators. Light, Responsive (middle weight class), Durable (heavier runner). $90
A Letter that we received
My husband, Tom, and I are runners and belong to a running club in Massachusetts
called "Merrimack Valley Striders". We were in Clearwater, Florida last
weekend and met Dennis O'Donnell, a runner from Iowa.
The reason I am contacting you is that Tom and nine other guys will be running,
relay-style, from San Francisco to Boston in May. . . . I will be going along
as part of a four-person support crew. Here is a link to our website: http://www.trekusa.org
. We will be running from Lincoln, NE to Osceola, IA on Friday, May 14th, then on
to Burlington, IA on Saturday. Dennis mentioned that we will be going through the
area where your club is located. (This effort is for the "Jimmy Fund" a
children's charity).
I was wondering if you, or anyone from your club, would like to come out and run
along with us, maybe giving the guys some company. They are committed to running
an average of fifteen miles a day for twenty-five days. The leg from Lincoln to Osceola
is 172 miles.
Best regards, Lyn Licciardello
Team members are: Bob Lussier, Bill Lapsley, Paul McGovern, Harrison ''Hap'' Farber,
Mike Thompson. Front row: Fernando Braz, Mike Barry, Josh Nemzer, Dave McGillivray,
Tom Licciardello (Tom is a TREK USA Team Member).
Capital Pursuit Looking for Race Director
This race has shown growth in the past 3-4 years and is now the biggest it has
ever been. The committee is intact with the exception of "the RD". Contact
us or the Capital Striders if you are interested.
Capital Striders Beginning Runners Group
Curt and Nancy Hoegh started this group over 10 years ago and it just keeps growing.
A great support group for absolute beginners, it also encourages those who may want
to start racing or are training for their biggest event ever. Runners are divided
by skill level and a experienced leader is there for each pack. Monday Evenings April
12th through Oct. Contact: Curt or Nancy at 226-0860 or email: Curt10K@aol.com.
Free to everyone
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Fitness Sports currently has it's biggest selection ever of half
price footwear. These are first quality discontinued models, but we still have some
left and need to clear room.
Most all sizes are available. Limited quantities so get here soon.
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Mar. 15-19 Fitness W W Tri. at Fitness World West Health
Club, West Des Moines, IA. Casey or Shawne @ 515-223-5111.
20 Spring into Spring Run, 9 AM, Springville, IA. Pam Cohn (319)-854-6497.
21 Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. 10k & 2 Mile Fun Run, West Des Moines. 11AM.
515/277-SONS
27 Run Your Ice Off 5K & Fun Run, 9 AM. Starts at Lisbon City Hall, Lisbon,
IA. 319/895-8214
27 SCAVMA Scamper, 5k & 10k, 5K walk. I.S.U. Vet. Schl, ISU, Ames, IA. 9AM.
515-450-8577 or Elise 515-233-6383.
27-28 Iowa Masters Swim Champs and the 2004 Breadbasket Zone, two day meet,Coe College.
Judy 319-393-0188.
28 Easter Seals Run, 4 Mile at the ? Masonic Center. Jean 563.259.8887 or 815/589-4945.
28 Miles for Kids, 2 p.m.City Park, Iowa City, IA. Amy Louis, 319-338-7518.
Apr. 3 M.A.C VIVA GLAM AIDS Walk/Run, Des Moines Univ Acad Center at 35th
& Grand, Des Moines. 515/284-0245.
3 Eyes on the Prize 5k Run/Walk, Iowa City, Ia. 8:30 AM. Andrew Lary 319/530-7922.
3 April Fools 5K, Island Park, Waterloo, IA. Dave Lipinski 319-983-2112.
3 Sprint Into Spring 2K Race, 8 AM on the U N I Campus. Pi Sigma Epsilon.
3 Hayes Hustle 5K Run, Bishop Hayes Catholic School, Muscatine, IA. 9AM. Lisa, 503
563-264-8452.
3 Spring Thaw 10 mile & 5k, Sgt. Floyd Welcome Center Boat, Sioux City, IA.
Dan at 712-947-4295.
10 Gilda's Run for Laughs 5K, 1M, 8 AM, Isle of Capri Casino, Bettendorf. Claudia
@ 563/326-7504.
10 Lighten Up Linn 5K Fun Run & Walk, 9AM. Cedar Rapids, IA. Call 319/892-6020.
12 Capital Striders Beginning Runner's Group, starts in Campbell's Park in Clive
at 6 PM. 515/226-0860.
17 Mayor's Bike Ride for Trails, 15 and 25 miles. City Hall, Des Moines. Robin 515-237-1404.
17 CH & F C-G Schools 5K, Clarion Health & Fitness Club. 10 AM. Carol 515.532.6775
ext. 389
?? Suicide Prevention 5K Walk/Run at the Muscatine High School Track. 10am. Crystal
319-726-5271.
17 Cedar Valley 5K Spring Classic at 8:30 a.m. UNI Outdoor Track Complex, C.F, IA.
319/273-5823.
17 Greater Des Moines American Heart Walk at Living History Farms. 515/246-4574
or 800/579-1977.
18 The Doughnut Run at Brookside Park, Ames, IA. info at www.scc.iastate.edu/~triath/
18 VEISHEA " In The Running" Race 5K, 5:30 PM, Meml Union, ISU Campus,
Ames. 515/294-1026.
24 Running Wild for Langwood, 5 Mile and 3 Mile walk/run, 8:30 a.m. Port Louisa
Nat. Wildlife Refuge , Wapello, IA.
24 Drake Relays on the Roads, 8K & 1/2 Mara. Drake Stadium, 28th & Forest,
Des Moines, IA.
25 Riverfest River Run, 9 am, Iowa Memorial Union. Angela 319/335-3846
May 3 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, 10AM, boys & girls 8-14, Grinnell
High School. John 641/236-8790.
1 Support the Right to Read, Walk for Literacy. 10 AM, Drake campus. 1-1/2 Mile
walk. Anne @ 515/271-3982.
1-2 CBRC 24 Hour Run, individual or relay. North Scott H S, Eldridge, IA.7 AM. Karl
at 563/324-2250 or 321-3501.
1 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, 10AM, boys & girls 8-14, Mt. Ayr HS. Rhonda
H-641-464-2957.
2 CVRA's Mall to Mall Run/Walk, 9M, time prediction. Lindale Mall to Westdale Mall.
7:30. Deb Gaddis 319-624-2844.
1 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, 1 PM, boys & girls 8-14, Washington HS. Steve
319/653-7073.
1 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, 10AM, boys & girls 8-14, Des Moines East
HS. Mel Green 515/965-5718.
2 Ronald McDonald 5K Race/Walk, 1 M w/r, & 30 yd dash for lkids 3-5 yrs. 1P.M.
Iowa City. Jill_Happel 356-3912.
2 SWING INTO SPRING DUATHLON, Quad Cities, 9AM Rock Island Arsenal Island, Dave
309-764-5030.
2 DOG JOG, Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. Ph. 515/225-9555.
5 Pella Tulip Time Klompen Classic 5k/10k run & 5K walk , 7PM, Pella. Ph. 641/628-1212.
8 Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon (WHAMM) is back. 5K & 10K, 8 AM. 515/453-9489.
8 Ottumwa "Race for the Cure", 9 AM at the Jimmy Jones Shelter at Ottumwa
Park. Jim Dellinger 641-682-4632.
?8 RuN or Walk 8K run / 5K walk, Norwalk, IA 8:30 AM. Julie 981-0619.
8 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, Boys & girls 8-14, Lake Mills High School,
Mike Gaskill 641/592-8062.
8 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, Boys & girls 8-14, WDM Valley High School,
Janelle Coil H-515-276-2557.
8 Beat the Street 8K Fun Run / 2 Mile Walk. 8AM. Story County Hospital, Nevada.
Ph. Nancy at 515/382-7160.
8 MVRA Heritage Trail Run 10K & 5K. 8 AM, Heritage Trail in Durango, IA. Daryl
563/582-6838.
8 Pilot Knob 15K Trail Race & 4K FUN RUN, 9AM. Pilot Knob State Park, Forest
City, IA. Paul at 641 377-3321
9 Quad Cities Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5K. Augustana College, Rock Island,
IL. Phone: 563-326-1942.
14 Marshalltown 5K Madness, & kids races. 9AM. Lenihan School, Marshalltown,
IA. 641/484-2761.
15 Great Strides 5&10K W/R for Cure, FarmBureau Path in West Des Moines. 10
a.m. 800/798-5151or 515/252-1530.
15 YWCA 4M Run/2M Health Walk. 8 am, 1/2M kid's fun run, 7:45am Lyons Depot, Clinton,
IA. Judy 563-242-2110.
15 Run for Ronald, 8 am, SecTaylor Stadium, 10k, 5k R/W, kids race. Benefit the
Ronald McDonald House. 515-243-2111.
15 The Marion Arts Festival 5K Run/Fun Walk Saturday, 8 a.m. Marion Square Park,
Marion, IA. John @ 319/373-0741.
15 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, Boys & girls 8-14, Clarion High School,
JTom Simmons H-515-532-2482.
16 Great North American TIMTAM marathon, 50k,. NEW THIS YEAR, World Championship
11 Miler! 515/233-8546.
?? Lincoln Bridge Fest Run, 5K, John Willett, 215 W Third St., Tama, IA. 8 AM. Call
641/484-5211.
19 USA T&F Junior Olympic Meet, 5 PM, boys & girls 8-14, Waukee HS. Cortez
Nichols 515/280-1569.
22 Tulip Time 10K, 5K & 1M, Windmill Square Park, Orange City, IA. 9 AM. Ph.
712/707-4885. Todd.
?? Red Brick Run, 10K, 5K & 2M, 9AM. Bedford, IA. Taylor County Courthouse.
Joe Drake at 712/523-2656 or 2655.
22 ChildServe Run 5K, 1 M baby jogger event. ChildServe Center, 5406 Merle Hay Rd,
Johnston IA. 8 AM. 515-727-8750.
22 Great River Bridge Race, 6-mile race at 8 a.m. The Drake Restaurant, Burlington,
Iowa. Brad Selby 319/753-8134.
23 AAU All-Comers Meet, Mason City High School – Mason City, IA. 9 am (on-site only).
Phil 50315, 515-288-7844.
29 CRFD Firefighters Mem. 5K run. 8:30 AM, Prarie High School Campus, Cedar Rapids,
IA. Dan Da1l 319/624-2184.
29 Loop the Lake, 7 AM Grey's Lake in Des Moines, IA. Hosted by the Capital Striders.
Glenn Holt 515/334-5158. |
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