Tidewater Striders May 2017 Rundown

May 2017 Edition

The e-RUNDOWN

Monthly newsletter of the TIDEWATER STRIDERS , one of the nation’s largest running clubs dedicated to running, walking and multi-sports.

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Obviously, the Dinosaurs let the dogs out! The Tail Dragger Mile was a successful addition to the Virginia Beach Runway 5K.

Upcoming Events Sunday, May 7 JFS 8k / 5k / Mile Saturday, May 13 Dolphin Dash Saturday, May 20

Run on the Wild Side The ERR tradition continues as we feature one of the oldest road races in our region but with a new look and upgraded race experience as the club will feature many of the amenities provided

by J&A Racing as they have offered to assist the club in producing the event. The race course will continue to feature long stretches along the picturesque Elizabeth River followed by the postrace party in the Portsmouth Pavilion.

Sunday, May 21 Christopher Farms ES 5k & Mile Valor Run 10-Mi & 5K

May 27, 2017 - Club Race Elizabeth River Run

For Member Pricing use coupon code TSERR2017 Monday, May 29 Triple RRR

June 4, 2017 - Club Race Breezy Point Triathlon

Saturday, June 10 - 4 to 8pm Strider Picnic RSVP to Picnic@tidewaterstriders.com Details on page 6

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Tidewater Striders Rundown, 712 Redgate Ave #1, Norfolk, VA 23507 or newsletter@Tidewater Striders.com Letters and Comments are appreciated, please send to ada@TriDuo.com

Contents

President’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Editor Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Striders vs PTC/CRR ERR . . . . . . . 4 A Word from the Vice President... . . 5 HRSuper Grand Prix Schedule . . . . 5 2017 Camperships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tidewater Singlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Grand Prix Sign-ups . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer . . 15 Running Grand Prix . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 RRCA Championship Events . . . . . 16 TSMulti-Sport Grand Prix . . . . . . . 16 Happy Birthday! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Welcome Aboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TS Walking Grand Prix . . . . . . . . . 17 BOD Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . 18 New Energy Free Mile Race . . . . . 18 Walk Committee Report . . . . . . . . 19 Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 19 New Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Represent New Energy in Style . . . 20 Athlete's Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tidewater Striders Training Sites . 23 Virginia Beach Runway 5K . . . . . . 24 ODU Big Blue 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cause 4 Paws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Striders on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Special Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Race Promo Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 RUNDOWN Ad Rates . . . . . . . . . . 29 Striders Tweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The RUNDOWN is published monthly by the Tidewater Striders, a nonprofit educational and recreational organization for running, walking and triathlon enthusiasts in the Tidewater Virginia area. Opinions expressed in the RUNDOWN are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Tidewater Striders Board of Directors.

Striders Service Directory 2017 Board Of Directors Officers: Steve Shapiro, President (592-6720) sshapiro@hampton.gov Tom Randolph, Vice President (718-9460) Trando1000@aol.com Randy Cook, Secretary (642-0348) randycook48@cox.net Dan Edwards, Treasurer (717-0259) lionrun@aol.com

Grand Prix: Running: Tim Robinson* Triathlon: Lisa Armistead

ljarmistead@cox.net Walking: Tom Gerhardt tg2613@email.vccs.edu Youth: Debbie Redmond* Hall of Fame: Bee McLeod 757-423-0256 bee.mcleod@cox.net

History: Jim Dare* Marketplace: Dave Harrah tidesbb@aol.com Board Members thru Dec 2018 Membership: Bob Brunner (757-270-0285) Randy Cook randycook48@cox.net

bobbrunner7@gmail.com Jim Dare jamesdare2@cox.net Multisport: Gene Bachman - 467-0898 Gene Edwards gene.edwards3@gmail.com

genebachman@verizon.net Stephanie Manny bama0681@yahoo.com Nominations: Rich Hildreth & Jean Debbie Redmond dredmond90@gmail.com Phelan (757 486-2184) Programs: Jean Phelan jphelanrun@gmail.com Tim Robinson IdahoTJr@yahoo.com (757) 496-9057 Publications: TBD Public Relations & Publicity: Drew Board Members thru Dec 2017 Midland* / Marie Price* Jennifer Cowell (757-692-7886) Race Committee Co-Chairs: jen-eric104@cox.net Rick Brown (499-5506) injunrick@aol.

Dan Edwards* com; Dan Edwards* Drew Midland ajmidl@gmail.com Scholarship: Dan Edwards* / Jim Dare* (757) 630-1366 Teams: Gene Edwards F14casper@cox.

Marie Price run@cox.net net Tom Randolph* Volunteer: Marie Price run@cox.net Steve Shapiro* Walking: Tom Gerhardt Committees: tg2613@email.vccs.edu Advisory: Sam Wittenberg Web Site: Tommy Neeson brewerpatriAudit: Tim Robinson IdahoTJr.@yahoo. ot@yahoo.com & Drew Midland* com 496-9057 Youth: Angelo Celesia Awards: Barb Mathweson rbmathew@aol. Other Contacts: com 348-7038 Adopt-A-Highway: Rich Hildreth rmhilBanquet: Ada Lester ada@triduo.com dreth@icloud.com Budget: Dan Edwards* Adopt-A-Trail: Chris Catoe (425-6556) ccatoe@cox.net Constitution & Bylaws: Tom Randolph* Tidewater Striders Club Coach: Elections: Susan Snead (285-7716) Elliot Nuss coach@tidewaterstriders.com New Energy: Angelo Celsia acelesia@ aol.com Photography: Ada & Allen Lester sportsphotography@triduo.com Web Site Manager: Steve Speirs (478-6403) webmanager@tidewaterstriders.com Officers are elected by BOD from BOD and serve 1 year terms from January thru December. Officers are elected at first meeting of BOD in January

*Board members contact information is not repeated Please see their BOD listing for contact information.

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President’s Corner Hello Striders:

Boston: An American Running Story premiered in Boston on Monday April 17, Boston Marathon day. It was also a one day event in selected theaters around the country on April 19. Fortunately, for fans in our area, the movie was shown at Lynnhaven 18 theaters.

The documentary, narrated by Matt Damon and with music by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, chronicles the history of the iconic marathon. With interviews of many of the race's legends and actual footage of many of the races, the documentary leads up to the 2014 Boston Marathon, one year after the horrific events of April 15, 2013. I am hopeful that the movie will be able to be seen in the not too distant future by many more fans through some commercial outlet because it is an incredible documentary. The Striders hosted a get together at a local restaurant prior to the movie, and then those in attendance journeyed to the theater to enjoy the event with several other Striders. We hope to do more of these events in the future as opportunities become available.

The next big race on our calendar is the Elizabeth River Run 10K on May 27 in downtown Portsmouth. Not only is this race a Strider Grand Prix race and a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix race, but it is also being presented as part of our new partnership with J&A Racing. We've got quite a few surprises in store for you, but you'll have to come out on May 27 to find out what they are. We hope you'll enter as a participant, but if aren't able to race, we can sure use your help as a volunteer. If you're interested in volunteering, please get in touch with me or co-race directors Dan Edwards and Randy Cook. ERR is always a great event and a great way to start the Memorial Day weekend.

Following closely on the heels of ERR, the next weekend on Sunday June 4, is the Breezy Point Triathlon held on Naval Station Norfolk.

This year's race, now in its 25th year, coincides with the 100th anniversary of the naval base. What two better reasons can you think of to make Breezy Point a part of your early June weekend. Please sign up for this fantastic sprint triathlon, a good event for first-timers, or if you aren't able to participate, volunteers are always needed and all you need to do is go the volunteer page at the Breezy Point website; it takes over 250 volunteers over the course of several days to stage the event, so please help out if you can There are many other races listed on our race schedule, so if you haven't checked it out lately, please take a look. I hope you have a great Spring season in whatever athletic endeavor you choose. Please remember our men and women who are serving in the Armed Forces to keep our great nation safe.

~ Steve Shapiro

Editor Notes

May is here and there are plenty of races, but remember to support our major club event, Elizabeth River Run. As I am finishing up this issue, my Facebook feed is full of Striders' adventures at the 24 Hour Run for Cancer in Hampton and Ragnar.

Send pictures and stories as there are plenty especially with the first weekend of hot temperatures. I hope everyone recovers quickly.

Don't forget to let Steve Scudder know about your on the road adventures.

See ya at the races, Ada Lester, ada@TriDuo.com Future Rundown deadlines are: June Rundown - May 24 July Rundown - June 14 August Rundown - July 20

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Right: John and Quinlan Carroll stay ahead of the attacking dionosaurs as Quinlan heads to a second place finish in the 19 & Under Age Group; He out kicked John and finished in 32:21.

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Tidewater Striders Race Strider Schedule Mile - Club Race - An evening May 2017

7 13 20 21 21

race with the Date TBD - However look for some exciting changes to the format and location coming to you courtesy of new Race Director Drew Midland. The plans are to change back to a road race and finish up at a brewery. The date and location still needs to be finalized.

JFS 8k / 5k / Mile Boardwalk 24th St Dolphin Dash Ocean Lakes HS VB Run on the Wild Side First Lndg St Park Christopher Farms Elementary School 5k & Mile Valor Run 10-Mi & 5K First Lndg St Park

May 27, 2017 - Club Race

September 2017

Elizabeth River Run, Portsmouth

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1 Mile, 10K

Veterans and Angels 5K

Mt. Trashmore, VB

Run along the Elizabeth River for parts of the race, a new Seawall is being put in so the race may be back on the waterfront. The race starts and finishes near the Ntelos Pavilion. The course is scenic and fast and runs through Olde Towne Portsmouth and the Naval Medical Center. A postrace party featuring pizza and beer takes place at the Ntelos Pavilion. 29 Triple RRR Chesapeake

November 2017

June 2017

December 16, 2017 - Club Race

Breezy Point Triathlon Naval Station, Norfolk

Send questions and suggestions to races@tidewaterstriders.com

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The Tidewater Striders will compete against our friends in the Peninsula Track Club (PTC) and Colonial Road Runners (CRR) during the 28 May Elizabeth River Run 10K. We need to field a team of 25 Striders for this event. All those registered for the race (as individuals, to include Golden Runners) are encouraged to throw their hat in the ring. We will finalize the team the week prior to the race based on your predicted age-graded 10K performance.

The top ten Strider finishers will count for age-graded scoring purposes and, save Golden Runners, will be reimbursed for their efforts. All team members must be Striders in good standing on race day. This is a Strider and Super Grand Prix event and all team members are eligible for individual awards. Please contact Gene Edwards (gene.edwards3@gmail.com) if you are interested in participating. For more information on age-graded scoring and to see where you stack up via the World Masters Athletics (WMA) tables, go to: http://www.runnersworld.com/tools/age-gradedcalculator

Thanksgiving, Nov 23, 2017 Club Race - Turkey Trot 10K

December 2017 2

SMILE 5K

June 4, 2017 - Club Race

Seashore Nature Trail 50K

New to triathlons or an experienced triathlete, this race is perfect for you. The sprint triathlon races through the world's largest Naval Base. Once the race ends, the party begins. Of course, this event is a Tidewater Striders MS Grand Prix event.

Striders vs PTC/CRR 2017 Elizabeth River Run Team Competition

OK5K

Va Wesleyan College

July 2017 4

Run for Independence Trashmore YMCA VB

Tuesdays in July and Club Race July 11, 18, & 25 Free for Members Tidewater Striders Summer Series

The best part of being a Strider - run and party with your fellow club members on those hot summer nights of July at the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

August 2017

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - Club Race Memorial Scholarship Run 12

Mud Run

Little Creek

Sunday, August 20, 2017 - Club Race Strider 10 Miler, Chesapeake

A ten mile race intended to test your summer training and see if you are ready for your cool Fall events. A flat and fast course takes you out and back on the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. Like all Strider events, a party is included.

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AWord from the Vice President... " The successful person has the habit of doing things failures don’t like to do. They don’t like doing them either necessarily, but their disliking is subordinated by their sense of purpose” …E. M. Gray

The Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix was held during 2016 and got rave reviews from the participants. When planning the 2017 schedule the series directors duplicated the 2016 schedule.

However, once the year was complete it became apparent that more races on the Southside would lead to more participation by Southside residents. 9 Peninsula races and just 3 Southside races seemed out of whack!

Based on the level of participation on the Peninsula we expect we should have three times as many Striders participating so to make the series more appealing we have added more events Southside. The expanded race schedule has some great new races; please sign up today. You only need to complete 5 races to qualify for awards and there are many upcoming events to choose from.

And the best part: participation in the Grand Prix is free for club members!

For more information about the Super Grand Prix, and to sign up,, go to www.hrsupergp.com ~Tom Randolph

2017 Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix Schedule Date

Southside

May 27 July 29 August 1 TBD August 20 September 16 September 30 October 14 October 28 November 4

Elizabeth River Run 10k

December 16

Seashore Nature Trail 50K

Peninsula Area Coast Guard Day 5k

Scholarship 5K Green Flash Mile Dismal Swamp 10 Miler Mulberry Island Half Marathon Neptune Festival 8K Run for the Hills 10k Governor’s Land 5k Yorktown Battlefield 10 Miler

Schedule is subject to change.

Please check with the sponsoring club for the most current information and to register for individual races. Standings are available at http://hrsupergp.com/standings.html

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Get Memorial Day off to a great start by running or walking the Elizabeth River Run Tidewater Striders Grand Prix & Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix

Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile

Saturday, May 27th, 2017 - Portsmouth Pavilion 7:45am Crawford St Mile

8:15am 10K

Flat, Fast & Fun

ENTRY FEE: $25 - $45 10K depending on date of registration; mile is $10-$20. Club members, including Golden Runners need to use their discount or promo codes to get the best pricing. Look for them in your emails. Proceeds benefit the Portsmouth Children’s Museum and the running community.

PACKET PICKUP: 7am at the Portsmouth Pavilion or Friday, May 26th at Running Etc, VB REGISTRATION: Register online at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/27926 COURSE: Flat & fast with spectacular views of the Elizabeth River. Enjoy the sights & sounds of the riverfront while running through picturesque Olde Towne Portsmouth and the Naval Hospital. Course start & finish for both 10K & Mile is near the traffic circle directly in front of the Portsmouth Pavilion.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: From the east: take I-264 West through the Downtown Tunnel, take exit 7 as you exit the tunnel, bearing right to Bart St. From the west: Take I-264 East, take exit 7B to Pavilion Drive.

No parking fees on the weekend and 1800 spaces within a couple blocks of the Pavilion.

AWARDS: Awards for the 10K top 3 overall female and male finishers in the following categories: overall, 19 & under, 5-yr age groups 20-69 and 70+, and Walkers. Youth age group for mile as well.

AMENITIES & POST-RACE FESTIVITIES: Quality race shirts, finisher medals, and free digital images provided by TriDuo.com. Party inside the Portsmouth Pavilion with music, food, & beverages.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Get a shirt, a party and the gratitude of all our racers. If you can help, please email Rich Hildreth rmhildreth@cox.net.

MORE INFORMATION: For additional info contact the race directors, Randy Cook randycook48@cox.net or Dan Edwards, lionrun@aol.com 757-495-3551 or go to http://tidewaterstriders.com/races

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2017 Camperships

Tidewater Striders

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2017

bal

s

Mar 31, 17 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Bk of Amer Ckg Scholarship Restricted Funds Xenith 1.05CD 8/5/17 0896 GenSc Xenith 1.05CD 8/5/17 0905 TomBa Xenith 1.05CD 8/5/17 0914 PamEd Xenith 1.05CD 8/5/17 0923 MelWm

19,590.00 90,238.40 50,132.45 50,132.45 10,026.49

Name:

Total Scholarship Restricted Funds

200,529.79

Towne Bank Cking Towne Bank np CD 0.65 2/5/18 Gn Xenith 0.65% Money Market

12,503.33 100,000.00 45,117.14

Total Checking/Savings

377,740.26

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable

920.00

Total Accounts Receivable

920.00

Total Current Assets

378,660.26

Fixed Assets Accummulated Depreciation Equipment

-56,328.00 72,449.00

Total Fixed Assets

16,121.00

Other Assets L/T Note Receivable BrPtTri Pre-Paid Expense Chrono Rental

10,000.00 9,085.00

Total Other Assets

19,085.00

TOTAL ASSETS

Tidewater Strider youth members planning to attend a running camp this summer may apply for a club campership for partial camp tuition reimbursement. Amounts awarded are based on the number of applicants and typically range from $50 to $100. Requests should be sent no later than June 15th to Dan Edwards by email lionrun@aol.com with the following information: Date Joined Striders: Last three Strider races run: Name & dates of camp you will attend: Applicant’s Home Address:

Online

Registration

for

Golden Runners

Golden Runners are reminded that online registration is now available for all club races. The regular registration link for club races will have a Golden Runner option – you are encouraged to use it for registering. There is a small transaction fee but that same fee now applies to mailed in paper entries – registration remains free but the transaction manual/paper or online is charged to the GR participant.

413,866.26

Tidewater Singlets

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable

2,921.18

Total Accounts Payable

2,921.18

Credit Cards Visa 1541 Credit Card

4,757.14

Total Credit Cards

4,757.14

Total Current Liabilities

7,678.32 7,678.32

Total Liabilities Equity Opening Bal Equity Retained Earnings Net Income

108,156.65 305,486.39 -7,455.10

Total Equity

406,187.94

Tidewater Strider Multisport race singlets are available and can be purchased from our Merchandise Chair, Dave Harrah. Also available is the Strider's 40 year History Book, written by Hall of Famer Randy Cook, Hall of Famer, the late Mel Williams and Dave Harrah. Please contact Dave at tidesbb@aol.com to coordinate your purchase.

413,866.26

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

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Adopt-A-Highway Schedule

Adopt-A-Trail Schedule

Meet on Shore Drive opposite Fort Story west entrance for cleanup along Shore Drive to Atlantic Avenue. Social follows in First Landing/Seashore State Park.

Sunday, May 14 Sunday, July 16 Sunday, Sep 17 Sunday, Nov 12

Meet at the “Narrows” boat ramp parking area (west end of 64th St. off Atlantic Ave.) at First Landing/Seashore State Park for trail maintenance along Long Creek Trail and Osprey Trail. Social usually follows in the boat ramp area.

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM

Sunday, June 11 10:00 AM Sunday, August 6 10:00 AM Sunday, October 15 10:00 AM First Landing State Park trails are cleared and open for use after Hurricane Matthew.

Striders scheduled trail maintenance has been discontinued for the winter months. We will remain on an on call basis until spring when scheduled maintenance resumes.

For more information call Rich Hildreth at 481-9027 or email rmhildreth@icloud.com

For more information call Chris Catoe on 425-6556 or e-mail ccatoe@cox.net

m r a h C n r e h t u So It’s time for some

at the Spring Plant Sale

DON’T MISS IT! Mother’s Day Weekend Fri, Sat, Sun • May 12, 13, 14 10am-5pm

6700 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, VA 23518 757-441-5830 NorfolkBotanicalGarden.org

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Call for Nominations Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame Nomination for the Class of 2018

Nominations are open for election to the Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame, Class of 2018. Individuals may be nominated for their accomplishments in the areas of competition, volunteerism, or profession-related endeavors, or a combination of these areas. A maximum of five (5) members will be inducted for the class of 2018.

Individuals nominated for membership in the Hall of Fame must have been members of the Tidewater Striders for a minimum of ten (10) years. Individuals may use a self-nomination process or be nominated by other club members, the latter having been members of the Tidewater Striders for at least five (5) years. Self-nominations will receive the same respect and consideration as member-sponsored nominations. Individuals who are currently on the nomination list may update their nomination information.

The nomination form may be found on the club’s website, www.tidewaterstriders.com. Scroll to the bottom of the front page and, under the heading Documents, click the Hall of Fame Nominations link. Details regarding required information, accompanied by an example of a submitted nomination, are presented. Please follow the example presented to submit your nomination.

A list of the 37 members inducted in the classes of 2011-2017, along with some of their major accomplishments, may also be accessed on the Website. Click Pages at the top of the front page, and scroll down to click on Hall of Fame Members. A number of individuals are already on the nomination list for 2018. You may contact the chairperson of the HOF committee, Bee McLeod (bee.mcleod@cox. net) to ascertain whether your proposed nominee has already been nominated.

Nominations must be received by November 1, 2017. Specific directions for the nomination process are presented on the website and must be submitted electronically in Word format. A specific font and font size is recommended. Email to Bee McLeod at bee.mcleod@ cox.net The Hall of Fame committee will select the inductees by mid-December, 2017. Nominees selected for induction by the committee will be notified before the end of the year, and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Tidewater Striders Awards Banquet in early 2018.

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Tuesday nights in July:

2017 sUMMER SERIES at the Garden

A Tidewater Striders fun run event

LOCATION: REGISTRATION:

Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road (near the Norfolk Airport) Sign up online! http://bit.ly/2p9Z3ti (separate registration for Memorial 5k).

Registration opens at 5:30 pm. Free to all Tidewater Striders members, $10 for non-members.

Striders memberships are available online at: www.tidewaterstriders.com and on race day at the Gardens for runners who wish to join the Tidewater Striders running club and run for free.

Please note: There is a fee of $3 per person to enter the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

FUN RUN TIMES:

All events will start at 6:45 pm (the Countdown event clock will start at 6:30 pm). The Event Director reserves the right to shorten, postpone, or cancel the event due to lighting, storms, Garden conditions, or extreme heat (it is hot and humid in July, so please exercise caution and remember that these are fun runs).

JULY 11: Hoka Countdown 4, 2, & 1 Mile

The race clock will start at 75 minutes (6:30 pm) and begin counting down. You pick when you want to start with the goal of crossing the finish line when the clock strikes zero.

Everyone should finish together!

JULY 18: New Balance 1-Mile Random Relay

Three-person teams for the run and two-person teams for the walk. No need to worry about organizing a team (we will pick your new friends for you).

JULY 25: Saucony Poker Run 2 to 3 miles

Receive a card at registration and along the course. Best hands win. NO TRADING CARDS.

AUGUST 1: Memorial 5K

Come out and support the Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund with a minimum $20 donation. The post-race party will include a DJ, food, beverages, and random prizes.

A separate entry form is required (Memorial 5K race flyer). You can pre-register for the Memorial 5k and are encouraged to do so. Look for the race flyer in the Rundown and on the Striders’ website.

AWARDS: REFRESHMENTS: volunteers needed!

Random prizes and gift certificates from Running Etc. will be given at each event to registered runners and volunteers.

Food and liquid refreshments will be provided for registered runners who complete the events and race volunteers.

For more information, contact Summer Series Co-Directors:

Jean Phelan, (757) 681-0248 and Virginia Davis, (757) 270-9312

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4:02 PM

Profit & Loss

04/02/17 Accrual Basis

March 2017

Mar 17 Income Club Race Reven Eliz River Run T S Dist Ser Re

973.00 595.00

Total Club Race Reven

1,568.00

Exec Race Comm Interest Income Market Place Membership Rev Newsletter Rev

905.85 0.13 347.00 1,403.53 221.25

Youth Revenue Uniforms - Youth Yth Donations pro

187.54 225.00 412.54

Total Youth Revenue

4,858.30

Total Income Expense Club Race Expenses T S Dist Series

357.50

Total Club Race Expenses

357.50

Community Svc

104.92 1,021.68

ERC Race Oper's General Ops Website Expense General Ops - Other

400.00 85.00

Total General Ops

485.00

Market Pl Exp Membership Exp Newsletter Exp Treasurer Uncategorized Expenses Youth Devel.

Prof Dev & Bkgrd Ck's Youth Uniforms Youth Devel. - Other

43.94 49.00 500.00 9.80 450.00 230.00 306.74 430.96 967.70

Total Youth Devel.

3,989.54

Total Expense

868.76

Net Income

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vbgov.com/ sundayrunday

5K fee// 30 $

event timing provided by J&a racing

kids fun run //$5 family run/walk//$3 finishers receive special edition sunday runday medal proceeds benefit the virginia beach parks & recreation foundation 14

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Grand Prix Sign-ups

Tidewater Striders Running Grand Prix

Please note that you must be signed up to score for the MultiSport, Super Grand Prix, and the Youth Grand Prix so please follow the link to register:

May 27 - Elizabeth River Run 10K June TBD - Strider Mile August 1 - Memorial Scholarship 5K October 28 - Wicked 10K November 19 - Norfolk Harbor 5K November 20 - Norfolk Harbor 1/2 Marathon November 23 - Turkey Trot 10K December 16 Seashore Nature Trail 50K Surf-n-Santa 5M

Multi sport http://liveanswer.net/newenergy/MSGrandprixsignup.html Youth Grand Prix http://liveanswer.netfirms.com/New%20Energy.HTML Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix The Super Grand Prix consists of four races from each of the Colonial Road Runners Club, Peninsula Track Club, and the Tidewater Striders. There is no cost to compete but you must register.at www.HRSUPERGP.com Current Standings for Grand Prix are available at http://www. tidewaterstriders.com/results/2017-grand-prix-results

Everything for Runners!

Shoes Apparel Accessories www.runningetc.com 1707 Colley Ave. (Ghent) Norfolk, VA 23157 (757) 627-1500

1940 Laskin Rd., Suite 302 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 491-2340

Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer

Mon.-Fri. 10 -7 Saturday 10-5 Sunday Long Run

Congratulations to Running, Etc's Manager, Mark Manny, who completed 103.75 miles to win the 24 Hour run; also a personal best.

Other highlights for Striders include Steve Speirs completing a 100 miles; Cindy Williams met her goal of 50 miles in honor of Hartley Dewey; Jennifer Jeffers went her furthest ever at 50 miles. Susan Hagel completed her first 100K with her longest run ever at 63.75 miles. Look for more details in the June Rundown.

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Happy Birthday!

2017 RRCA Championship Events in VA/DC

In May, 115 Striders are celebrating their birthday and 25 are MOVING ON UP to a new age group.

Why DC events also - well the Virginia State RRCA Representative, Goody Tyler is a Strider and reps both DC and Virginia. If there is no designation of the type of championship it is a state championship event.

Laura Garrow Mira Mariano Haley Wofford Emma Gorman Robert Cumings Isabella Dunn Tina Haney Brenna Meinen William Frey Victor Sandifer Susan Sheets Donald Greene Tristan Poulin Heidi Sleasman William Grimes Connor Hanley Coleton Hunsicker Michelle Kelley Sarah Paul Terrah Henrich Christen Higginbotham Dominic Brown Rachael Higginbotham Doug Nassif Cose Stoyanoff

Carytown 10K

April 30, 2017 RRCA Eastern Regional Championship http://www.rrrc.org/

Loudoun Street Mile May 29 – Winchester

Patrick Henry Half Marathon

August 26 – Ashland/Hanover County

Genworth Virginia 10 Miler

September 30 – Lynchburg RRCA National Championship https://www.virginiatenmiler.com/

Seashore Nature Trail 50K

December 16 – Virginia Beach

http://tidewaterstriders.com/seashore50K

Gar Williams Half Marathon

December 10 – Carderock Recreation Area Potomac, Maryland

Tidewater Striders Multi-Sport Grand Prix May 7 - Monticello Man Olympic May 14 - Kinetic Sprint June 4 - Breezy Point Triathlon June 10 - Jamestown International July 8 - Colonial Beach Sprint July 9 - Colonial Beach Olympic July 15 - Allen Stone Run Swim Run July 23 - Virginia Duathlon August 20 - Luray Sprint Triathlon (Short Course Regional Championship) September 9 - Patriot Half September 10 - Patriot Sprint

May 1 May 1 May 1 May 1 May 3 May 3 May 5 May 5 May 8 May 12 May 14 May 16 May 18 May 20 May 20 May 21 May 24 May 25 May 25 May 27 May 29 May 29 May 30 May 30 May 31

Happy Birthday to Mira Mariano; while she is aging up to 5054, she did place 5th among 45-49 year olds at the Big Blue 5K in one of her last races in that age group.

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Welcome Aboard

We welcome new friends and possibly some old friends to the Tidewater Striders!

Gabriela Artis Giavanna Artis Mary Bennick Kristina Browning Chad Cameron Heather Cameron Joshua Cameron Zachary Cameron Jake Cochran Lora Cochran Tommy Daly Karen Edsall Thea Ganoe Chip Gorman Drew Gorman Emma Gorman Mary Gorman Sarah Gorman Emma Greenstreet Darrion Gregory Ty Hunt Chris Maher

Patrick McHugh Sophia New Michael O'Rourke Jack Parker Jason Parker Rick Peroe Andrew Raymond Elgin Raymond Georgie Raymond Miles Raymond Arielle Rodgers Brandon Rodgers Ellia Rodgers Nicole Rodgers Sage Rodgers Amy Schleicher Christine Schleicher Daniel Snapp David Snapp Nathan Sykes Alexander Temple Rachel Welch

Tidewater Striders Walking Grand Prix May 7 - JFS 5K May 27 - Elizabeth River Run 10K June TBD - Strider Mile July 4 - Independence Day 5K August 1 - Memorial Scholarship 5K August 20 - Tidewater Striders 10 Miler October 28 - No Races November 4 - One Hour Racewalk November 23 - Striders Turkey Trot 10K November 23 - Turkey Trot 10K December 16 - No races

New Strider Lora Cochran celebrates her finish at the ODU Big Blue 5K. Photo courtesy of J&A Racing and TriDuo.com.

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The RUNDOWN - May 2017 Tidewater Striders’ Board of Directors Meeting

Minutes – Monday, April 3, 2017 The meeting was called to order by President Steve Shapiro at 6:30 pm at the Neptune Office in Virginia Beach. The following Board members were in attendance: Steve Shapiro, Dan Edwards, Randy Cook, Jennifer Cowell, Marie Price, Gene Edwards, Tom Randolph, Jim Dare, Tim Robinson, and Deb Redmond. Drew Midland and Stephanie Manny were absent. Also in attendance was Rich Hildreth, Past President, and Chair of the Va. Beach Bikeways Committee.

Marketplace: Dave Harrah reported that Strider volunteers manned the booth at the Shamrock Expo and were exceptional in representing the club. A big “thanks” to Board members Gene Edwards, Deb Redmond, and Jennifer Cowell for the assistance. Lynn Edwards also assisted. There was over $300.00 in merchandise sales and eight new or renewal memberships in the 15 hours of work.

Membership: TS Membership ended March 2017 with 1441 members. That number was slightly ahead of the end-of-February with 1433. We had 57-members that did not renew by the 1st of April, so we begin the month of April with 1384 members.

Steve noted that without objection, he would like to move the item of New Business to the front of the agenda.

New Business: Wayne Wilcox, Senior Planner for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation on the bikeways and trails in the city. He started with a summary of the laws pertaining to biking, walking, and riding in Virginia Beach and in Virginia. Several items were discussed including:

Race: Dan Edwards informed the Board that the “Spring to Life” race has been canceled. He mentioned that the same people seem to work the finish line mainly Rick and Sharon Brown and Don Greene. More help is needed for the races to be successful.

Scholarship: Jim Dare reported that two students have applied for scholarships so far but more are expected.

1) Walking and biking in Virginia Beach 2) The lack of sidewalks in the city

4) Possibly getting rid of the feeder roads on Laskin Road

Teams: Gene Edwards said that he has a men’s team in place for the Corporate 5K but the women’s team still needs two more runners. The team for the Elizabeth River Run has five runners so far but at least ten are needed.

5) Continuing the paths on Princess Anne Road

Triathlon: The Breezy Point Triathlon has 117 entries so far.

3) The difficulty in getting good service when applying for running race permits

6) Coordinating bicycle lanes with Norfolk

Youth: Coordinator Elliott Nuss reported that there are 26 Strider coaches at the various sites and a total of 122 kids participating.

The Power Group has 4-9 on the average. Jennifer Cowell said that she has seen a big drop in participation from a few years ago in youth runners. A detailed inventory of gear and equipment was completed of the storage facility.

7) How Virginia Beach is lagging in bike lanes 8) The need to enforce speeding especially around schools 9) The need to educate bikers on the importance of wearing helmets, light clothing, and reflectors.

10) Runners & walkers are reminded to always run on the left side of roadways facing traffic for safety and compliance with laws.

Old Business: 1) Drew Midland is working on setting up a viewing party, either before or after the viewing of the film Boston on April 19th at Lynnhaven Cinema.

President’s Report: The remaining Board meetings for 2017 will convene at the Joint Use Library in Virginia Beach. On March 27th Steve, Rich, and Tom met with the Peninsula Track Club and the Colonial Road Runners for our quarterly meeting. They discussed the need to have a music license that was discussed at the Striders March Board meeting and also the proposed revisions to the Super GP race schedule.

2) The Marine Corps Marathon will save a bib for the cost of $166.00 for a deserving Strider runner in the name of Mel Williams.

Several ideas were discussed on ways to select the winner including a silent auction and for the winner to be announced at the annual banquet. More to come later. A motion was made and seconded to approve the expenditure of $166.00 for the bib; motion carried.

Vice-President’s Report: Tom discussed the revised schedule for the Super Grand Prix. We learned that only 5% of Strider members participated in the Grand Prix in 2016 but 15% of the members of the Colonial Road Runners and Peninsula Track Club did. Tom said now that there are more races on the Southside and shorter races in the Grand Prix that he hopes more Striders would participate.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Randy Cook, Secretary.

New Energy Free Mile Race

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Dan Edwards presented his detailed report and it was accepted.

New Energy members come see how much faster this season's training has made you. This event is open to all New Energy members and any prospective members. Meet at the Chesapeake City Park pavilion in front of the skate park and the race will start at 2pm on Sunday, May 7th.

The course has been posted on the New Energy Facebook page.

Committee Reports: Audit: Tim will be able to start on the tax return very soon.

Constitution & Bylaws: The updated Policies and Procedures have been added to the website.

Grand Prix: Marie and Tim are still working with J&A to iron out the kinks with the Grand Prix scoring format.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Walk Committee Report for April 2017

Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Trail

Committee Members: Tom Gerhardt, Chair Richard Pidgeon, Vice Chair Members: Barbara Gerhardt, Virginia Davis

Almost every month there is a highway or trail clean-up followed by a social. In March the clean-up is scheduled the week before Shamrock Marathon and includes a cookout. The schedule is always in the Rundown and online.

2017 Walking and Participation Grand Prix (WGP) - The Runway 5K was the only WGP race in April. WGP races for the remainder of the year are posted on the Striders web site.

Membership Booth

The Striders attend race expos to recruit new members as well as promote our events. Announcements are normally made in the Rundown; however, you can also contact the booth manager to let him know you can help out as he may turn down opportunities if he can’t make it. If this interests you, please contact Dave Harrah, tidesbb@aol.com.

The WGP is open to all Tidewater Striders. Anyone wishing to participate can sign up on the Striders web site or email Tom Gerhardt at tg2613@email.vccs.edu.

Virginia 24 Hour Run/Walk For Cancer – Members of the walking and running contingents of the Tidewater Striders will honor Hartley Dewey’s memory at this year’s event, April 2930. Hartley excelled as a fund raiser during the four years he participated and an award for fund raising has been named after him.

Race Volunteers

If you’re not running help out on race day as a course marshal, registration or at the Finish Line. If you are running, you can still help at packet pick-ups for the larger club events. For Club Races, volunteers are needed for all aspects of the event from race registration to course set-up and take-down along with the finish line. Check out the race schedule for upcoming events and than contact Dan Edwards to volunteer at an upcoming race.

Rundown Articles

Submit an article for the e-Rundown, ideas include but not limited to training routines, exercises, nutrition, funny stories, race reviews, favorite workouts, etc. Send articles to Ada Lester, ada@ triduo.com

Committees

Contact the committee chair if interested in a specific area.

Grab those extra 50 points for the Grand Prix competitions, VOLUNTEER!

Volunteers Adopt-A-Trail April 9, 2017 Amiele Barakey Dick Brothers *Chris Catoe Rich Hildreth Mary Jo Hulburt David Johnson Michelle McAfee Dave Mummert Nosh Mummert Lauren Nery Olivra Nery Terrance Toatley *Coordinator

Photos of the Adopt-A-Trail were provided by Michelle McAfee. Per Chris Catoe and as the pictures show, some heavy duty heft was needed during the April Clean-Up.

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New Energy Tidewater Striders Youth Running Group

Tidewater Striders Club Coach:

Elliot Nuss, coach@tidewaterstriders.com Youth Committee Chair:

Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol.com 757-288-7715

Spring Training Is Ongoing Virginia Beach Training Site Mt. Trashmore - Kid’s Cove area facing South Blvd.

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. Starts March 7 frank.scaringello@gmail.com Suffolk Training Site Sleepy Hole Park Starts March 6 Monday/Thursday 5:30-6:30pm NewEnergySuffolk@gmail.com Norfolk Training Site Lakewood Park Starts March 9 Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm Dave@mediationhamptonroads.com Chesapeake Training Site Chesapeake City Park Starts March 13 Monday/Wed 5:30–6:30pm stacin.martin@gmail.com Peninsula Training Site Big Bethel HS Starts March 7 We meet in the parking lot by the tennis courts behind the school.

Tuesdays/Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Thomas.tate21@gmail.com P.O.W.E.R Training Site Mt. Trashmore (near Kids Cove) Starts March 14 Tuesdays 5-6 pm dkane9@verizon.net or me_koob@hotmail.com

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Renew in time to enjoy the Summer Series Tuesdays in July are FREE for members JULY 11: Hoka Countdown 4, 2, & 1 Mile JULY 18: New Balance 1-Mile Random Relay JULY 25: Saucony Poker Run 2 to 3 miles August 1: Memorial Scholarship Run - $20 Donation All events are at Norfolk Botanical Garden

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The RUNDOWN - May 2017 The Athlete’s Kitchen: Copyright: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD April 2017 nancyclarkrd.com

Females, Food, & Fertility “Yea, I stopped getting my period!!! That means I’m training really hard and am finally thin enough. “

“Yea, I’m glad I don’t have to deal with that monthly hassle any more.”

“Yea, now I don’t have to worry about getting pregnant!”

Freedom from monthly menstrual periods has historically brought pride and pleasure to many female runners. That is, until they experience infertility when they do want to get pregnant. To their misfortune, many of the same women who were very content having abnormally functioning bodies are now in a state of grief.

For some, this is the first time their bodies are not doing what they want them to do: get pregnant! As Gigi Fernandez, Grand Slam tennis player stated, “As an athlete, you have this attitude, ‘I can do anything with my body.’ That’s how you think. So your biological clock is ticking, but you’re in denial.” She had seven failed fertility treatments.

Infertility in athletic women is a secret source of grief that hides in many couples’ closets. Infertility affects 1 in 6 women. An estimated 12% of those with infertility are athletes (1). If you are in the childbearing season of your life, are coaching a women’s running team, or have a Millennial daughter, you likely know one or more athletic women who are struggling to conceive.

A Norwegian study with about 4,000 women identified two groups who had trouble conceiving: #1. Women who trained every day, 11% of whom had fertility problems. This is three times more women than those who did not train at all. #2. Women who trained until they were completely exhausted, 24% of whom had fertility problems. This is a 2.3 times more women than those who did low intensity exercise.

The women who did both—trained every day and trained to exhaustion—had the highest rates of infertility (2) Many women fit into that category: marathoners, gym rats, triathletes, elite soccer players, and fitness enthusiasts.

Some of those active women may be simultaneously building their careers and choosing to delay starting a family. They

may be unaware that fertility peaks at age 25, with diminishing returns year by year.

By the time a woman is 40, her chances of getting pregnant without fertility treatments are far lower.

What girls and women need to know Amenorrhea (loss of menses) is a cause of concern, not a reason to celebrate Unfortunately, parents or running coaches are not teaching this fact to today’s high school girls. Or, the girls may not be really listening to the educational attempts. They are likely more interested in learning how to not get pregnant!

The more relevant issue for this age group is that amenorrhea contributes to stress fractures. Yet, a 2014 survey indicates only 17% of 240 female high school athletes knew that amenorrhea makes bones weak.

Only 25% knew that girls who skip their periods are prone to getting stress fractures.

And 72% didn’t even know that amenorrhea is abnormal (3).

Despite popular belief, amenorrhea does not happen because a woman is training hard or has low body fat. After all, many female runners are very lean, train very hard and do have regular periods. Runners with amenorrhea fail to eat enough to support both exercise and menses. Add stress and perhaps other contributing factors, and Nature halts the possibility of a woman getting pregnant.

You might think these under-fueled female runners would be very skinny and losing weight. Not always the case. When a woman is leaner than her genetic blueprint (as are many athletic women), her body has an amazing ability to conserve energy.

Symptoms include cold hands and feet, slow heart rate, lethargy, and amenorrhea.

No surprise an estimated 65% to 69% of competitive long distance runners and dancers have amenorrhea compared to 2% to 5% of the general population (4). And even if an athletic woman does have regular menses, she may not ovulate or have normal levels of reproductive hormones.

This happens unknowingly in more than 75% of highly trained and recreational athletes.

CAUTION: Some runners have become pregnant on the belief amenorrhea is a convenient form of birth control. False.

Women ovulate two weeks before they menstruate. If they just happen to be

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ovulating (fertile) prior to resuming menses, they can end up pregnant.

No Period. Now What?

Female runners who have stopped getting a monthly menstrual period or are having trouble conceiving may need help reversing the situation. The simple advice to “just eat a little more and exercise a little less” to correct the energy imbalance is much easier said than done. Amenorrhea is commonly wrapped up in disordered eating patterns.

An estimated 20% to 60% of female athletes have a complicated relationship with food.

They fear that eating more will lead to “getting fat,” hurting athletic performance, and losing their identity of being petite. Not the case. Eating adequate fuel gets the body out of hibernation (warmer hands, more energetic, happier, better mood), restores wasted muscles and allows well-fueled muscles to perform better How much more does a woman have to eat? At least 13.5 calories per pound of lean body weight that she does not burn off with purposeful exercise. For a woman who weighs 120 pounds and has 18% body fat, that’s 102 lbs. lean weight x 13.5 cal/lb — about 1,400 calories. Now add in another 500 or so calories for a hard workout, and you can understand why a 1,200-calorie diet can hinder fertility. A sports dietitian can help correct this imbalance, as well as help female athletes find peace with food.

If you have a hard time “eating normally,” please use the referral network at www.

SCANdpg.org to find your local sports RD. You might also want to read No Period.

Now What? (www.NoPeriodNowWhat. com) by N. Rinaldi & S. Buckler. This invaluable resource includes the personal fertility experiences of the authors as well as more than 400 athletic women who have had trouble conceiving. The book includes tips that help active women overcome their food fears, consume more fuel, boost fertility, become pregnant—and enjoy a healthier lifestyle afterwards. Yes! References 1. www.Path2Parenthood.org 2. Gudmundsdottir S., Flandres W, Augestad L Physical Activity and fertility in women: the North-Trondelag Health Study, Human Reprod 2009; 24(12):3196-204 3. Brown K, Wengreen H, Beals K. Knowledge of the female athlete triad, and prevalence of triad risk factors among female high school athletes and their coaches J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 27: 278-282, 2014 4. Sundgot-Borgen J. Torstveit M. Prevalence of eating disorders in elite athletes is higher than in the general population. Clin J Sports Med 2004; 14(1):25-32

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Tidewater Striders Training Sites

Weekday Training

Location: Gosport Tavern in Olde Towne PortsmouthDays: Wednesdays Time: 6:30PM Distances: 5K Pace: All ability levels and paces Reason to run with us: Enjoy beer specials after the run Location:Perfect Fit, 2245 West Great Neck Rd #2 When: Wednesday, 6pm BIKE Ride Pace: A+, A, A-, B+, B- and sometimes C groups Contact: Dai Roberts Group

Location: Great Neck & Seatack Recreation Centers Coached Swim Workouts by Betsy Durrant & Karen Mickunas Days & Times: Great Neck Recreation Center Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Pace: All levels welcome!

Reason to swim with us: The only way to improve your swim split is to swim, so join us in the water for a coached workout. The cost is $4 per class; punch cards are available at the front desk.

Contact: Betsy Durrant (durrant6@cox.net)

Location: Beach entrance behind the McDonald's on West Great Neck When: Wednesday, 6pm Open Water Swim Pace: Group Swim Contact: Dai Roberts Group

Weekend Training

Location: Great Neck Middle School Track Coached by Dai Roberts Dai@dairobertsgroup.com When: Tuesdays - Leave Perfect Fit at 5:45pm or be at Track at 6pm Reason to run with us: Multiple groups of different pace runners. Training with similar paced runners provides mutual benefits for all.

Location: Visitor’s Center of First Landing State Park Days: Saturdays Time: 7:00 AM Distances: Varies. We run from 12 to 20 miles depending on training for marathons Pace: Generally 9:30 miles Number of runners: Varies. Ranges from 4 to 10 Reason to run with us: We run at a pace representative of middle of the pack marathoners and are a diverse group with discussions that include anything. We even discuss politics and religion.

Contact: Rich Hildreth @ 481-9027 or 377-4130 richhildreth@jamesvalleyequipment.com

Location: Group meets at Running Etc, 1707 Colley Ave., Norfolk.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday evenings Time: 5:30 PM. Tuesday workout: 5-8 miles total interval distances range from 400 meters to 1 mile. The workouts are located on a measured Graydon Ave.“street course” in West Ghent. Geared for runners with 5K pace of 5:30 to 9:00 minutes per mile pace.

Thursday workout: 6 to 10 miles. Training runs, tempo runs, or depending on a group’s desires, just an easy run.

Pace varies from 5:30 to 9:45 minutes per mile.

Number of runners: 15 to 30 Reason to run with us: Improve your race times by running a structured workout and meet other runners with similar goals.

Contact: Running Etc, 627-1500

Location:Perfect Fit, 2245 West Great Neck Rd #2 Days: Saturday morning Time: Open at 6:45am to 10am to support long runs Distances: Long run in First Landing State Park Pace: All ability levels and paces Contact: Dai Roberts Group

Sources for Group Workouts:

Check the websites at www.runningetc.com, DaiRobertsGroup. com and www.meetup.com/hamptonroadsrunners

Walker Training and Workouts

The Strider Walkers hold many informal walks with various starting points, distances and paces. If you’d like more information send an e-mail to walkers@tidewaterstriders.com

Location: Running Etc at Virginia Beach, Regency Hilltop Shopping Center, 1940 Laskin Road Suite 308 Days/Time: Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM. Training Run: 4 to 8 miles easy run Pace: 7 to 10 minute mile Number of runners: 10 to 15 Reason to run with us: mid week run with a fun group Contact: Mark @ Running Etc, 491-2340

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Virginia Beach Runway 5K

April 1, 2017 - Virginia Beach, VA 5K Finishers: 104 Tail Dragger Finishers: 13 Half Mile: Many little ones Race Summary & Highlights: A beautiful day to do a cross country run across an airfield. This unique event runs thru an airfield, a dinosaur habitat, and is flat! To encourage the dog lovers among us, the Tail Dragger 1 Mile run was added; however, more runners were being dragged than tails. No suprise but David Jeffers and his pup were the first finishers in 6:13.

Strider Mark Noble was the top finisher in the 5K with a 22:15. Proving once again that athletic talent is in the genes, Wyeth McDaniels was second in 22:26. However, 18 year old Wyeth was followed closely by 58 year old Strider Ron Weaver in 22:31.

Volunteers Rick Brown Sharon Brown Dan Edwards Don Greene

Striders that won their age group include Bill Price, Brian Hulburt, top walker Tom Gerhardt, Terri Weaver, June McDaniels, & Elaine Jeffers defended her walking title among women.

While the average age of the Striders is high, it is impressive that the top four runners in the 60 plus men age group were Striders.

This race is worth the drive to the outskirts of Virginia Beach. Many Kudos to race director, Jennifer Jeffers, the entire Jeffers family, and their volunteers for their efforts.

Free Digital Images are available at TriDuo.com. Complete results are available at TidewaterStriders.com.

These awards won't end up in the recycle or trash bin!

Marie, please don't feed the dinosaur; he already has enough bad habits. A special thanks to Tommy Neeson for adding some extra fun to the run.

Longtime Striders, such as Chad Simpson, came out to support this fundraiser for Untamed Spirit, a local charity. Chad was second in his age group.

Strider Helena Hunt had one of the best reactions of the day!

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ODU Big Blue 5K

April 15, 2017 - Norfolk, VA 5K Finishers: 1785 1K Finishers: 103 Pump & Run Finishers: 223 Race Summary & Highlights: Rain clouds disappeared before the race began to allow for a warm but gorgeous run across the Old Dominion University campus.

As the ODU Big Blue is a Tidewater Striders Grand Prix Running event, several Striders participated. The Top Striders were Cardave Sandifer, who was 4th overall in 18:00; Jason Vargas was 5th in the 1K in 4:03, Sharon Wilkins was the 5th Female and top Female Masters in the 5K, Diane Haupt was second female masters; Steven Armitage was second male master in 19:27. Elgin Raymond was third female in the 1K in 4:41.

New this year was the 5K Pump and Run, Diane Haupt was first overall with a 6:44; the Pump portion allowed each participant to take 30 seconds of their 5K time for each lift they did. The weight for lifting was based on age, gender, and weight. Diane completed 30 lifts. By the way, she did her lift on Saturday morning before the race, then stayed in the gym volunteering by assisting other runners with their lifts and then she ran a 21:44 5K. Complete results, pictures, and video are available at https:// results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-27827

J & A Racing made all the race photos available for free download at the same location as the searchable results and video. Above is Lora Cochran celebrating her finish!

Diane Haupt, being the good sport she is, smiles as she got out kicked at the finish line by someone 20 years younger; However, in the end Diane's chiptime was three seconds faster.

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Georgie Raymond was the 4th Female in the 5K Pump and Run, taking 9 minutes off her 5K time for a Pump and Run time of 16:51.

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Cause 4 Paws

April 29, 2017 - Portsmouth, VA 5K Finishers: 138 1 Mile Finishers: Many 2 & 4 legged runners Race Summary & Highlights: A small but animal loving crowd gathered in Portsmouth to raise money for the Portsmouth Humane Society. This event included a silent auction with many great prizes.

The Striders swept the men's podium with William Talent in 19:05, New Energy Runner Seth Sadler in 19:25, and Michael Gehosky in 19:30. On the women's side the top three were Christelle Vorster, Ashley Hovatter, & Carolyn Harrison in 21:59, 22:08, & 24:02 respectively.

Volunteers Rick Brown Sharon Brown Dan Edwards Don Greene Joan Gustafson

Strider age group winners included Dwight Starks, Ernest Murray, Joseph Verdirame, Joe Polinski, Sophia New, Tammy Sadler, Carla Cline, Becky Bean, Catherine Rotch, & Barbara Stark.

Complete results are available at TidewaterStriders.com.

Above, One of the many gift baskets available at the Silent Auction for Cause 4 Paws.

Above, Les White surprises an unsuspecting dinosaur during the VB Runway 5K. To the left from top to bottom: Bee McLeod was the second female walker at the Victory at Yorktown 10K on April 15, 2017. Below is Susan Hagel who was first in her age group and second masters woman. This race is part of the Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix.

Photos courtesy of Goody Tyler.

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Striders on the Road by Steve Scudder

If you’ve been racing on the road, please let Steve know for running events. E-mail your name, race name, location, date and your results to svscudder@juno.com for running events If the full results are available online, please provide that link so that other Striders might be identified. This is a great opportunity to let Striders know about other events out of the area. When sending in your results, please consider including a little write-up about your experience. If you’re a new or recently renewed Strider and we omitted you in the “Striders on the Road,” it’s probably due to the membership data Steve had available this month.

Dust Bowl Marathon Series

March 22-26, 2-17

Guymon, OK Ulysses, KS Lamar, CO Clayton, NM Dona Poole 5:57:40 6:35:20 8:50:18 8:56:36 Lori Sherwood 7:14:57 7:27:45 Steve Shapiro 7:14:57 7:27:29 http://mainlymarathons.com/ The series allows runners to do however many races they want. None of the Striders did the first event in Dalhart, TX on March 22nd.

Sam Costa Half Marathon March 25, 2017 - Carmel, Ind.

Roy Blakeburn http://www.samcosta.com/

2:14:27

MCM 17.75K

March 25, 2017 - Quantico, Va.

Jason Barrett 2:19:01 Kevin Bilms 2:20:46 Dani Burton 2:32:33 Ruth Cooper 3:40:50 Jimmy Entas 1:57:15 Yvette Ferguson 2:21:22 Christopher Holm 2:53:43 Marie Price 2:11:51 Bill Price 1:26:47 Molly Scudder 2:08:20 Thomas Tate 1:51:21 Stela Turelli 2:18:00 Danette Wilson 2:21:38 http://www.marinemarathon.com/ events/17-75k/schedule

Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness

March 25, 2017 - Wrightsville Beach, NC

David Phillips 4:01:26 http://www.wrightsvillebeachmarathon. com

Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon

April 1, 2017 - Lexington, Ky.

Dwight Kane 3:01:17 Meredith O'Brien 1:47:12 https://www.runthebluegrass.org/

Single Track Maniac 50K Trail Run April 1, 2017

Freedom Park; James City County

Bill Hart 6:07:00 Steve Speirs 4:33:31 (1 O/A) https://maniac50k.wordpress.com/

Miller Lite Charlottesville Marathon

April 1, 2017 - Charlottesville, Va.

Kim Mitchell 4:44:50. http://www.charlottesvillemarathon. com/

Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K April 2, 2017 - Raleigh, N.C.

Marathon Shalisa Davis 5:02:16 Aaron Ransom 4:37:18 Jonathan Ransom 4:17:30 Half Marathon Jack Gorman 1:47:44 John Gorman 1:52:47 Renee O'Shea 2:34:02 5K Butch Caldwell 25:39 Jack Gorman 23:12 John Gorman 25:05 http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/ Raleigh

Cherry Blossom 10-Miler & 5K April 2, 2017 - Washington D.C.

10 Miler Sharon Anderson 1:30:36 Dani Burton 1:56:35 Susan Davis 1:42:35 Scott Fredrick 1:30:36 Kathleen Handley 1:41:35 Kelsey Kopacz 1:45:54 Margaret Kopacz 1:23:30 Peter Kopacz 1:49:37 Elizabeth Malecha 1:50:41 Debbie Mustin 1:55:59 Steve Scudder 2:13:25 Susan Snead 1:32:49 5K John Yager 40:24 http://www.cherryblossom.org/ theraces/5krunwalk.php 27

Run for the Animals Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Onancock, Va. - April 2, 2017

Half Marathon Gene Bachman 1:48:39 (1 A/G) Betty Brothers 1:59:19 (1 A/G) Bob Brunner 1:48:38 2 A/G) JP Caudill 1:31:45 (3 A/G) Virginia Davis 2:52:09 (1 A/G) Nancy Delaney 1:49:22 (1 A/G) Karen Edsall 3:14:19 Tony Heimer 2:07:58 (3 A/G) Terry Kelly 2:12:39 (1 A/G) Karen Lauderback 2:03:04 (3 A/G) Bill Price 1:40:32 (1 A/G) Steve Shapiro 2:51:05 (3 A/G) Lori Sherwood 2:52:17 (3 A/G) Meagan Storey 2:09:36 (2 A/G) Brian Walker 2:29:35 10K Cindy Alexander 1:44:40 Debbie Cook 1:44:55 (3 A/G) Randy Cook 1:15:16 (1 A/G) Yvette Ferguson 1:10:29 (2 A/G) Richard Freeman 49:32 (2 A/G) Helena Hunt 52:20 (1 A/G) Elaine Jeffers 1:19:34 Jennifer Jeffers 1:05:03 (2 A/G) Bunny May 1:45:00 (1 A/G) Ernie Murray 50:51 (1 A/G) Jean Phelan 1:01:48 (1 A/G) Marie Price 1:07:35 (2 A/G) Danette Wilson 1:28:52 http://www.runfortheanimals.com/

GO! St. Louis Marathon April 9, 2017 - St. Louis, Mo.

Shalisa Davis http://www.gostlouis.org

4:50:48

Runners Half Marathon of Reston April 9, 2017 - Reston, Va.

John DiCarlo 2:04:32 http://www.runnersmarathon.com

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Boston Marathon

April 17, 2017 - Boston, Mass.

Cailin Davis Nancy Delaney Sarah Ezell Margaret Kopacz Jim Lancaster Michael Leech Vincent Ortiz Thomas Stilley http://www.baa.org/

3:28:43 3:44:41 4:11:39 4:02:17 3:19:16 3:09:54 3:26:11 4:05:20

Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon & 10k April 22, 2017 - Roanoke, Va.

Marathon Shalisa Davis 6:03:17 Susan Hagel 5:11:40 Christina Johnsen 6:45:23 Peter Pommerenk 3:44:12 Susan Sheets 4:22:32 Matthew Zentz 5:22:09 Half Marathon Jess Brown 2:37:38 Dani Burton 3:13:52 Tracy Hoffman 2:22:15 Frank Nixon 2:57:50 Lori Sherwood 3:30:03 Heidi Sleasman 2:47:49 10K Brandi Clarke 1:25:32 Tommy Neeson 44:49 http://www.blueridgemarathon.com There are simply no grades long and steep enough in South Hampton Roads to properly prepare yourself for the Blue Ridge Marathon. After a couple of runs on the Jordan Bridge and a few miles of tire dragging I felt ready but found out soon that the downhills on this race are too steep to make up for time lost on 4,000 ft of uphills ... some of which feel like tire dragging. My calves started burning at mile 18, and on the last few miles every minor incline seemed like another major hill. Weather was mild and a little humid, and there was only one major rain shower while crossing Mill Mountain. The route is very scenic and the race support is excellent.

Unfortunately, this year some runners were not able to finish the race as it got canceled due to severe weather.

I can attest that this is a tough but worthwhile race for those who like smaller races, the quaint feel of a small town, and the stunning scenery. ~Peter Pommerenk

Coastal Delaware Running Festival Half Marathon

April 23, 2017 - Dewey Beach, Del.

Jean Phelan 2:11:55 Tom Murphy 1:44:28 (1 A/G) http://www.codelrun.com

Flying Pirate Half Marathon April 23, 2017 - Kitty Hawk, N.C.

Half Marathon Steven Armitage Gene Bachman Kimberly Borges John Carroll JP Caudill Sherry Celesia Shalisa Davis Susan Davis Lou Dwyer Chester Flemming Meghan Gorny Mark Guzzo Diane Haupt William Hazel

1:36:23 (1 A/G) 1:45:29 (2 A/G) 1:51:53 (3 A/G) 2:21:08 1:45:10 2:22:53 2:39:02 2:24:56 1:57:58 (1 A/G) 1:50:37 2:22:34 2:08:14 1:39:54 (3 O/A) 2:14:49

Paul Hoffman 2:15:36 Kelsey Kopacz 2:27:06 Margaret Kopacz 1:51:57 (1 A/G) Peter Kopacz 2:20:51 Jonathan Leib 3:12:15 Mindy Mizak 2:27:56 Lisa Moore 2:52:49 Heather Morgan 2:01:48 Suzanne Morrow 2:15:32 Chad Simpson 1:41:10 Heather Simpson Kong 3:20:42 William Simpson 3:20:44 Laurel Uhlar 3:19:55 Ann Walker 2:59:15 5K Quinlan Carroll 31:48 (2 A/G) Rhoda Carroll 41:23 John Carroll 31:53 Ron Farley 45:17 Meghan Gorny 30:35 Allison Roman 37:37 Chad Simpson 20:43 (3rd Masters) http://www.flyingpiratehalfmarathon. com/

Strider Peter Pommerenk and Gregory House of Blacksburg, Virginia during the Blue Ridge Marathon. Photo courtesy of the race and GameFace Media.

Priiceless: running into fellow Striders in the Dust Bowl. Lori Sherwood, Dona Poole, and Steve Shapiro all participated in the Dust Bowl Marathon Series.

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Special Discounts for Tidewater Striders

Chesapeake: Chesapeake Foot & Ankle Ctr. 10% Discount 436-5824

Great Bridge Cyclery 10% Discount Parts & Accessories, 4825149

Massage Discounts - 20% Discount for massage therapy. Two Locations in Virginia Beach - 34th Street at the Oceanfront, and Inlet Fitness - Great Neck.

Tamara Vandelinde 757-615-3782 inletmassage@gmail.com

Norfolk: Brian D. Deutsch, MD, 10% Discount

Integrative Message Therapies, 575-3044 $10.00 Discount on all therapeutic massages

Freedom Ford, Call 583-3673 for details

New Balance Virginia - Hilltop East 10% Discount 433-0100

Running Etc. - Ghent (See ad in this issue) Mediation Center of Hampton Roads, 10% off of Mediation Services and Training, 624-6666.

Ghent Chiropractic - complimentary first day services (including consultation, examination, x-rays (if needed) 622-1222 Newport News: Runner’s Source 223-4970 15% discount on non-sale in stock inventory.

Virginia Beach: Athlete’s Foot Salem Crossing Shopping Center - 2085 Lynnhaven Parkway 10% discount on shoes and apparel to card carrying members of the Tidewater Striders.

Cosmo’s Corner. Cage Free Doggie Daycare and Boarding. 10% discount to Tidewater Striders on all purchases (daycare ,boarding and retail items) cosmoscorneronline.com

Conte’s Bicycle & Fitness Equipment

491-1900 Also, Chesapeake and Newport News Dynamic Health Services - Free consult for Striders. www.DynamicHealthServices.org 757-639-3153 First Colonial Chiropractic 496-4956 Free Exam. Necessary x-rays included with one paid treatment.

New Life Chiropractic A $160 value for $50. would like to offer striders a consultation, Exam, report of findings and first chiropractic treatment for just $50. Dr. Mike Geheren 757-222-0910 Hybrid Academy of Martial Arts (Scores Plaza) Receive a free one week trial on Muay Thai Kickboxing or Submission Grappling 490-6906.

Running Etc. - Regency Hilltop (see our ad in this issue) Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy Student Clinic 457-7146 - Student massages ~ $20.00; Other services (Reflexology, massage/facial) ~ $5.00 off with Tidewater Striders ID Shorebreak (Pizza, Sports & Billards) 10% discount to Striders, not to be combined with any other specials or coupons.

481-9393 Sterling Meadows Kennel - 471-0040 10% off boarding/supplies - does not include pet food - Must present Strider membership card.

Therapeutic Massage - Allison Thomas 10% discount 285-6411 Foot Reflexology - 757-430-2526 or e-mail valruns@cox.net. 10% discount for members Wells Therapeutics, Inc. - 490-9488 Massage therapy in Mount Trashmore area 10% discount on all therapeutic massage.

Zen Hot Yoga. - 757-288-9142 $25 discount off 1-month unlmited package or $75 off a 3-month unlimited package. http://www. zenhotyogavb.com/ Various Locations In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance.

10% off VO2 Max testing - www.Bonsecoursinmotion.com Duck, NC Outer Banks Running Co. 10% Discount 252-255-5444 Other Locations Lifetime Running and Fitness 10% on all training programs, 703-975-1605 SportsLegalForms.com - 20% discount use code “STRIDERS”.

These merchants give discounts to Tidewater Strider members. Most stores give at least 10% discount on non-sale items. Bike shops usually give discounts on parts and accessories only. You must show your Strider membership card and the discount is non-transferable. Please support these merchants willing to support us!

RUNDOWN Rates

Ad

Monthly advertising rates are as follows for Striders:

Full Page.................$75.00 Half Page.................$50.00 Quarter Page...........$35.00 Eighth Page.............$20.00 Monthly advertising rates are as follows for Non-Striders:

Full Page.................$90.00 Half Page.................$60.00 Quarter Page...........$45.00 Eighth Page.............$25.00 Flyers (8.5”x11”)......$50.00 5% Discount for 6 months 10% Discount for 12 months To advertise in the RUNDOWN, please contact Ada Lester, ada@ TriDuo.com Ads should be in a pdf, .tif or .jpg format. All ad copy is due by the 20th of each month.

Strider Apparel and more..

Visit www.cafepress.com/striders

Striders Tweet

Race Promo Codes

Follow the Tidewater Striders on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ TheStriders

10k Across the Bay on November 5, 2017 - use AMBFISH17 for $5.00 off registration.

Feel free to send an email to twitter@tidewaterstriders. com with any Strider announcements you’d like to make via Twitter.

St. Michael's Half Marathon on May 20, 2017 - use SMARCF for $10.00 off registration

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Save Time & Paper & $$$$ Sign Up Online @ TidewaterStriders.com Questions or Changes

Membership Application Tidewater Striders Running Club 1585 Lake James Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Call / Email 757 270-0285 bobbrunner7@gmail.com

Our 43rd year of Running Hampton Roads

Name: (First, Middle, Last)________________________________________________________________ Address (Include Apt. #)___________________________________________________________________ City_______________________ State ____ Zip________ *Mobil Phone Number (____) ___________ *Email Address (please print carefully) ______________________________________________________ (*required for sending newsletter & other club/race updates) Birth Date (mm dd yyyy) _____________ Gender: M or F Primary Interest: ___Running Walking__ ___ New <<<< check one >>>> Renewal ___ Multi-Sport___ Youth____ For 2-Person or Family Membership, please complete for additional members: Name (first, middle, last) Birth Date(s) Gender Email (print) (circle one)

____________________________ _____________ M or F ____________________________________ ____________________________ _____________ M or F ____________________________________ (circle one)

____________________________ _____________ M or F ____________________________________ (include additional family members on an attached sheet of paper) ____________________________ _____________ M or F ____________________________________

Regular Individual

1-Year ____ $20

Youth (Age 22 & Under)

____ $12

2-Person Familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Same Address

____ $25

2-Year <<<<< Check your option ____ $30 Amount Enclosed: Dues: $_____________ ____ $18 Tax Deductible Donation $____________ ____ $40 __Scholarship __Youth

3 + Familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Same Address

____ $30

____ $50

Total

$ ___________ Checks Payable to Tidewater Striders

Golden Runner (any age/includes ____ $100 Not Available Entry into club-owned races) Note: Club is a 501c3 nonprofit; donations, not dues, may be deductible OPTIONAL: I would like to participate in the following club year-long Grand Prix competitions: Running_____ Race-Walking_______ Multi-Sports_______ Youth_________ Details at www.tidewaterstriders.com I know that running and volunteering to work in club races and other events is potentially hazardous. I should not enter & run or participate in club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of race officials relative to my ability to safely complete any race or event. I assume all risks associated with running o volunteering to help with races, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road or trails and traffic on the course, all such risks being known & appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, the RRCA and their sponsors, their representatives and the successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in club activities even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of those named in this waiver.

COMMUNICATIONS NOTIFICATION: For details please use this link or cut & paste to browser: http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/protocol.html

Signature/Date_________________________________________________ (Parent or guardian for all youth memberships < 18) Apply online or mail check & application to: Send address or email changes to Tidewater Striders Membership bobbrunner7@gmail.com 1585 Lake James Dr. NOTE: CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE NEWSLETTER Virginia Beach, VA 23464-6750 Questions ???? Call 757 270-0285 30

new energy flyer

new energy app

PLAN TO JOIN the Tidewater Striders' New Energy Youth 2017 Running Team New Energy is an informal youth group training together to improve their times in road races as well as their performance in track and field and cross-country events sanctioned by the USA Track and Field (USATF) and AAU . Motivations vary from those who simply enjoy running, to those who are goal oriented and recognize the need to train in order to perform well in races . With its group approach to running practices, New Energy provides a fun, sociable forum for running preparation and development .

New Energy welcomes all youth runners, ages 6-16, regardless of ability . Practices are informal, and participants are encouraged to attend as many as possible . Runners must have a good pair of running shoes to avoid injuries . Uniforms, Warm ups and other gear can be purchased, but are optional . Membership in the Tidewater Striders is required by the third practice in order to participate in sessions and compete on a team basis in Track and Relay teams . The cost is $12 .00 per year or $18 .00 for two years . The Team participates in road races held in the Tidewater area, which are part of the Youth Grand Prix 1-mile series and are sponsored by local organizations such as school PTAs . Check race flyers for specific information by visiting www .tidewaterstriders .com . A New Energy Team race schedule will be part of the program and can be found under ‘Youth Programs’ on our Web Site.

Coaching is provided by volunteers who are Tidewater Striders members . Again this year, Angelo Celesia will provide leadership for training . Other running enthusiasts/parents will also assist .

New Energy provides youth runners and their families an enriching environment which can be a building block to the youth runners' future . In the past, New Energy runners attended National Cross Country and Track and Field Championships around the Country . Many previous New Energy runners are currently participating with high school and college teams where they have excelled in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field with All State and National recognition . New Energy has produced numerous All-American medalists, State Champs and one National Champion in Cross Country .

New Energy Team Training - Visit www .tidewaterstriders .com under ‘Youth Programs’ for our race and training calendar or http://www .liveanswer .net/newenergy/NewEnergy .html for more detailed info and online signup .

Virginia Beach Training Site: Starts March 7, 2017 - Tuesdays /Thursdays, from 5-6 p .m ., at Mt . Trashmore (Kid's Cove area facing South Blvd) frank .scaringello@gmail .com Suffolk Training Site: Starts March 6 - Sleepy Hole Park, Monday/Thursday 5:30-6:30pm NewEnergySuffolk@gmail .com Norfolk Training Site: Starts March 9 - Lakewood Park, Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm Dave@mediationhamptonroads .com Chesapeake Training Site: Starts March 13 - Chesapeake City Park, Monday/Wednesday 5:30–6:30pm stacin .martin@gmail .com Peninsula Training Site: Starts March 7 - Big Bethel HS - Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm . We meet in parking lot by the tennis courts behind the school . Thomas .tate21@gmail .com P.O.W.E.R Training Site: Starts March 14 - Tuesdays from 5-6 p .m ., at Mt . Trashmore (near Kids Cove) dkane9@verizon .net or me_koob@hotmail .com For more information, contact: Coach Angelo Celesia: acelesia@aol .com 757-288-7715 Dan Edwards, Chairman of the Tidewater Strider Youth Committee: lionrun@aol .com 757-495-3551 ...............................................................................................................................................................

TO SIGN UP AND REGISTER FOR OUR TEAM Use our Online web form: http://www .liveanswer .cc/newenergy/NewEnergy .html or visit www .tidewaterstriders .com (Also, you may contact acelesia@aol.com or call 757-288-7715)

walker flyer

Tidewater Striders Walkers You Don’t Have To Run To Join In The Fun! Contact us at walkers@tidewaterstriders.com Follow us on the Tidewater Striders “All About Walking” forum www.tidewaterstriders.com/forum

______________________________________________________________________________

Walk with us for fitness or competition. Our walkers participate in all

distances from 1,500 meters (just under a mile) through Marathons and Ultras (beyond 26.2 miles).

Train with us for motivation and support. Group trainings are usually scheduled on weekends. Check the “All About Walking” forum for weekly updates on places, dates, times, anticipated paces and distances.

Race with us The walkers have their own Grand Prix events with

points given for participation as well as place finish. Any style of walking is welcome with the only requirement being that you walk the whole race to make it fair for all participants.

Compete with us Our members travel to USA Track and Field

race walk events at the state, regional and national levels. We also travel to other walk friendly events across the country.

You don’t have to be fast to join us. No matter what your pace you are still faster than the person who didn’t get off the couch!

Jewish Family Service of Tidewater’s

13th Annual

Run, Roll or Stroll •

Sunday, May 7

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24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Boardwalk Sponsored by the Copeland/Klebanoff Families

The Run, Roll or Stroll is a fundraising event to benefit Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. JFS is a non-profit agency that provides an extensive array of social services, including home health, counseling for adults and children, and Meals on Wheels to people of all faiths in Tidewater.

Schedule of Events

Registration

Race Packet Pickup

www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org

Friday, May 5th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Simon Family JCC 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach

Race Day: Sunday, May 7th 6:45 – 7:45 AM: Registration 8:00 AM: 8K Run, 5K Run & 5K Walk 9:15 AM: 1 Mile Run/Walk *Arrive 20 minutes before your race and warm up with a trainer!

Fees: 8K Run: $35 pre-registration $40 after April 23 5K Run/Walk: $30 pre-registration $35 after April 23 1 Mile Run/Walk: $15 pre-registration and race day NEW THIS YEAR: Adult Performance T-Shirts!

Pre-registration guarantees a T-shirt. Registrations after April 23, 2017 and on race day will receive a T-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis.

Race Directors: Kim Stites & Sue Graves • 757–321–2222

Spring Into Healthy Living

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor: Lead Sponsor: Lee & Bernard Jaffe* Family Fund of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation * Of blessed memory

Access our easy online registration form at www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org!

Make checks payable to Jewish Family Service of Tidewater Mail entries to: JFS Run, Roll or Stroll, c/o Jewish Family Service, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

tration s i g e R Form

I am registering for: q 8K Run

First Name

q 5K Run

q 5K Walk

q 1 Mile Run/Walk

Last Name

Mailing Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip Code ________________ Phone # ___________ - ___________ - ________________ Email __________________________________________________ Age ________ Birthdate ____________ Sex q F q M Team Name (if any) __________________________________________ ADULT PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT SIZE: Women: q S q M q L q XL Men: q S q M q L q XL

YOUTH COTTON T-SHIRT: q S q M q L

RELEASE AND WAIVER: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Tidewater Striders, Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc., the City of Virginia Beach, USAFT, RRCA, race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission to all the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. This is a road race conducted under the rules of the USATF and I understand the race is not intended for individuals with headphones, baby joggers, baby strollers, dogs on leashes, skateboards or skates, and I will abide by these guidelines.

Signature of participant (or parent/guardian, if participant is under 18) __________________________________________________ Date ___________________

ant t r o p Im Info!

Teams

Get your friends, co-workers and family together and run as a team!

Four or more members constitute a team. Team members may participate in any race. All team members must pre-register by April 23, 2017. Team members are eligible for individual awards and also for the team award.

Prizes & Awards • 8K & 5K Run –Top 3 men and women runners overall and the top 3 in each of the following age groups will receive commemorative awards: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ • 5K Walk – Top 3 men and women walkers • 1 Mile Run/Walk – Top 3 in each of the following age groups will receive commemorative awards: 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19+. All entrants receive a ribbon at the finish line.

• Three team awards will be presented for most participants: 1) schools, 2) synagogues and 3) businesses/ community organizations.

Post-Race Party!

Hang around after your run or walk for a fun time of awards, prizes, food, drinks, and more! Entertainment by Entercom Norfolk:

Wanted: gently used sneakers!

Donate your gently used athletic shoes (no street shoes, please) to MORE Foundation Group. Drop-off bins will be available at packet pickup and at the race.

Be a “Virtual Walker”!

Don’t want to run or walk, but still want to help? Become a “Virtual Walker” and raise funds for JFS! All proceeds raised will allow JFS to continue to provide vital services and programs to individuals throughout Tidewater, regardless of religious affiliation or financial status. Being a “Virtual Walker” is as simple as sending emails to your friends and family asking them to support JFS by making a donation of any amount. To learn more, visit: www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org.

3rd Annual VALOR RUN 10 Miler / 5K May 21, 2017 8:30 am

First Landing State Park – The Narrows / 64th St . Entrance

Remembering the U.S. military women who served since 9/11 REGISTRATION: Registration fee includes entry, T-shirt, finisher medal, post-race party, photos, and hydration . 10 Miler fee also includes on-course nutrition . T-shirts not guaranteed after 5/14 . *There will be packet pick up on Friday and Saturday only . No race day packet pick up .

VIRTUAL: Run your race anywhere . T-shirt and medal will be mailed after 5/21 . *Must register by March 10, 2017 to be guaranteed a medal .

EVENT 5K 10 Miler

2/1 – 5/14 $40 $45

5/15 – 5/20 $50 $55

Virtual $45 $45

Race Day $55 $60

TIME / PLACE: Start and finish at the Narrows in First Landing (64th St . entrance) . Parking fees apply .

TBD Friday and Saturday packet pick up . No packet pick up on race day .

7:30 Race day registration at First Landing State Park 8:30 Race start 10 miler / 8:45 Race start 5K 9:45 Awards 5K / 10:45 Awards 10 miler 11:30 Post Race Party at The Shack Awards: Top two male and female runners overall as well as to the top two male and female finishers in each of the following age brackets for the 10 miler and the 5K: 19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&O Make checks payable to VALOR RUN and mail with this form to: Valor Run: c/o Jeanne Catalano 3983 West Stratford, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Register online at http://www .raceit .com/search/event .aspx?id=39495 (No refunds, exchanges or transfers .)

Event website: http://valorrun10miler.com Race director: Jeanne Catalano at racedirector@valorrun.org ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Registration Information LAST NAME:________________________ FIRST NAME:__________________ GENDER(circle): M F ADDRESS:_______________________________CITY:_______________STATE:________ZIP:__________ PHONE:__________________EMAIL:_______________________________AGE ON RACE DAY:_________ Circle event:

10 Miler

5K

Registration fee (from above):_______________

VIRTUAL

T-shirt size (size not guaranteed): Unisex XS S M Waiver (must be signed):

L XL

XXL

Youth S M

L XL

I know that running a road race is potentially hazardous. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by the decision of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and volunteering to work in club races including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, effects of the weather, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and understood by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of accepting my entry, I for myself and anyone entitled to act in my behalf, waive and release Valor Run, USATF, Tidewater Striders, First Landing State Park, race officials, volunteers and sponsors from all claims of liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the race or associated activities. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motions pictures, recording, and/or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. This is a race conducted under the rules of USATF. I understand this race is not intended for baby joggers or strollers, headphones or dogs (except service dogs) and I will abide by these guidelines. I understand that if I am registering May 15 or later, t-shirts are not guaranteed.

Signature (parent or guardian if under 18):__________________________________________________

25th RUNNING

BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON 750m Swim

20k Bike

5k Run

SWIM, BIKE & RUN AROUND THE WORLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GREATEST NAVAL BASE!

www.breezypointtri.com Register:RaceIt.com Sunday, June 04, 2017 - Norfolk, VA www.breezypointtri.com

http://raceit.com/search3/event.aspx?id=35595

SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 to benefit special thanks to our presenting sponsors:

REGISTRATION :

• By mail with completed application & check to: (before 5/31) Eggleston OK5K 1161 Ingleside Rd., Norfolk, VA 23502 • On-site Race Day Registration beginning at 7 a.m.

Entry Fees:

5K: $30 ($35 after 6/1) 1M: $15 Both: $40

PACKET PICK-UP:

Pre-registrants may pick up their packets on Friday, June 9th between 3–7 PM at: Running Etc.,1940 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach

DIVISIONS/AWARDS

Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:00 a.m. (1M), 8:45 a.m. (5k) Virginia Wesleyan College

5K: Top 3 Overall Male/Female Top 3 Male/Female in age categories Top 3 Walkers

1M: New Energy Youth Grand Prix event Top 3 Overall Male/Female Top 3 Male/Female in age categories Top 3 Walkers

POST RACE FESTIVITIES: Post-Race awards ceremony and raffle. Post-Race refreshments provided.

INCLEMENT WEATHER :

The race director reserves the right to alter or cancel portions of the race as deemed necessary for safety reasons.

THE COURSE IS DISABILITY FRIENDLY AND OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY AND MOBILITY. WALKERS WELCOME. For More Info Contact: Tom Redmond (757) 431-7817 • redmond.tom@egglestonservices.org Please make checks payable to Eggleston

Last Name _________________________________________ First Name ________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City, State & Zip ____________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Gender: Male________ Female_______ T-Shirt size (circle one) S M L XL or Youth S(6/8) M(10/12) L14/16) Age on race day ________ Date of birth __________________ Check race(s) running:

r 5K - $30

r1 mile - $15

r Both races - $40

Total Amount enclosed: $ ___________________

I’d like to make an additional donation to Eggleston in the amount of: $ __________________ (enclosed) Mail entry to: Eggleston OK5K; 1161 Ingleside Rd., Norfolk, VA 23502 I understand that a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather including heat and humidity, traffic conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, Eggleston, the City of Norfolk, Virginia Wesleyan College, race officials, volunteers, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. This race is not intended for baby joggers, headphones, skates and dogs on leashes and I will abide by these guidelines. Race Held Rain or Shine.

Signature__________________________________Date_______(Parents Sig. If Under 18)_______________________________

Tuesday nights in July:

2017 sUMMER SERIES at the Garden

A Tidewater Striders fun run event

LOCATION: REGISTRATION:

Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road (near the Norfolk Airport) Sign up online! http://bit.ly/2p9Z3ti (separate registration for Memorial 5k).

Registration opens at 5:30 pm. Free to all Tidewater Striders members, $10 for non-members.

Striders memberships are available online at: www.tidewaterstriders.com and on race day at the Gardens for runners who wish to join the Tidewater Striders running club and run for free.

Please note: There is a fee of $3 per person to enter the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

FUN RUN TIMES:

All events will start at 6:45 pm (the Countdown event clock will start at 6:30 pm). The Event Director reserves the right to shorten, postpone, or cancel the event due to lighting, storms, Garden conditions, or extreme heat (it is hot and humid in July, so please exercise caution and remember that these are fun runs).

JULY 11: Hoka Countdown 4, 2, & 1 Mile

The race clock will start at 75 minutes (6:30 pm) and begin counting down. You pick when you want to start with the goal of crossing the finish line when the clock strikes zero.

Everyone should finish together!

JULY 18: New Balance 1-Mile Random Relay

Three-person teams for the run and two-person teams for the walk. No need to worry about organizing a team (we will pick your new friends for you).

JULY 25: Saucony Poker Run 2 to 3 miles

Receive a card at registration and along the course. Best hands win. NO TRADING CARDS.

AUGUST 1: Memorial 5K

Come out and support the Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund with a minimum $20 donation. The post-race party will include a DJ, food, beverages, and random prizes.

A separate entry form is required (Memorial 5K race flyer). You can pre-register for the Memorial 5k and are encouraged to do so. Look for the race flyer in the Rundown and on the Stridersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; website.

AWARDS: REFRESHMENTS: volunteers needed!

Random prizes and gift certificates from Running Etc. will be given at each event to registered runners and volunteers.

Food and liquid refreshments will be provided for registered runners who complete the events and race volunteers.

For more information, contact Summer Series Co-Directors:

Jean Phelan, (757) 681-0248 and Virginia Davis, (757) 270-9312

www.TidewaterStriders.com

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE

33rd ANNUAL YMCA INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K This race supports the Y’s Annual Giving Campaign which provides financial assistance for summer camp, child care, swim lessons, health & wellness programs, youth activities and older adult activities, keeping our doors open to all.

REGISTRATION Early Bird registration ends June 5: $25; June 6–July 3: $30; July 4 Race Day: $35 Register online: IndependenceDayRun.org

SCHEDULE Monday, July 3 1:00–7:00pm

Packet Pick-up

Tuesday, July 4 6:30–7:30am 7:30am 8:30am 9:00am

Registration 5K Run/Walk ¼ Mile Tot Trot Awards

MT. TRASHMORE FAMILY YMCA 4441 South Blvd., Virginia Beach • (757) 456-9622 • ymcashr.org/mt-trashmore Special thanks to our sponsors:

GAIL CLYBURN SETTLE ®

33rd ANNUAL YMCA INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K & TOT TROT REGISTRATION FORM First Name:

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Last Name:

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Male:

Female:

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email:

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Age on race day: ___________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________________ Team Name (If applicable): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AWARDS:

RACE: 5K Run 5K Walk ¼-Mile Tot Trot (free for ages 3–5)

ADULT T-SHIRT SIZE: (circle one)

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REGISTRATION FEE: $25 Until June 5 $30 June 6–July 3

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5K Run: • Top 3 Male & Female overall finishers • Top 3 Male & Female Masters (age 40+) • Awards to Top 3 Males and Females in all age group divisions Tot Trot: • Ribbons to all participants 5K Walk: • Top 3 Finishers Team Awards

$35 Race Day I’d also like to make a tax-deductible gift of $ _____________________________________________ to the Y’s 2017 Annual Giving Campaign, so that everyone in our community can have opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Mail registration to: Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, 4441 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 No refunds, exchanges or transfers. Make checks payable to YMCA.

Prefer to register online? Visit IndependenceDayRun.org and sign up today!

WAIVER:

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of the race officials relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather such as heat and humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road. All such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration for your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Tidewater Striders, the City of Virginia Beach, the USTAF, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant my permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for legitimate purposes. This is a road race conducted under the rules of the USTAF. I understand this road race is not intended for baby strollers, baby joggers, headphones, dogs on leashes, roller blades or roller skates and I will abide by these guidelines.

Please read the disclaimer before signing.

Signature___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Parent or guardian signature if race participant is under 18)

MT. TRASHMORE FAMILY YMCA

4441 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 P 757 456 9622 W www.ymcashr.org/mt-trashmore