STRIDERS NEWSLETTER APRIL 20, 2009

Winter Racing Circuit 30K Saturday 7:30am Red Moose Lodge This Saturday, April 25th marks the end of the Winter Racing Circuit with the 30K at the Red Moose Lodge in Eden.  The 30K is a looped course that starts and ends at The Red Moose Lodge (www.theredmooselodge.com) Aid stations will be at miles 3, 6, 9, 12 & 15.  Water and Gatorade will be available at all aid stations; GU will be available at miles 3, 9 & 15.  The race starts at 7:30am sharp.  If you've registered already, packet pick-up will be on Friday, April 24th at Striders from 10am-7pm or the day of race starting at 6:15am-7:15am.  Registration will also be available during those times.  The cumulative awards ceremony for the WRC will start at approximately 12:30pm.  WRC finishers certificates will be available at the Striders booth at the Ogden Marathon expo on Friday, May 15th (www.ogdenmarathon.com) Thanks to all of you for helping make the 2009 Winter Racing Circuit a success.  A special "Thank You" to the sponsors and supporters:  The Calton-Harrison Clinic Intermountain Sports Medicine Clinic Roosters Brewery and Restaurant Tasty's Donuts in Layton Weber State University and WSU Police Ogden City and Ogden City Police The Red Moose Lodge Weber County and Weber County Sheriff Utah Department of Transportation The Daily Rise Everybody who helped at an aid station and especially Shad and Jessica for putting up with Mom & Dad (mostly Dad). Hello, Today was the running of the 113th Boston Marathon (www.bostonmarathon.com).  Striders' Ben VanBeekum was the top Utah runner with a personal record run of 2:39:55.  Congratulations to Ben and all 280 or so Utah-Boston Marathon runners.  April -  Spotlight Runner - Brad Wojciechowski For the month of April we're very excited to introduce as our Runner Spotlight the 3rd of 4 Wojciechowski brothers -- Brad Steven Wojciechowski.  Brad was vital to us in getting Striders open 6 years ago; he painted, laid carpet, hung slatwall, moved furniture, put racks and displays together, and worked the cash register in the early days.  Without his help and support there would be no Striders.  Brad has always been a great athlete; he was a standout performer in football and soccer in high school and played soccer at Weber State University.  In 2002 with baby brother Mike, they were starters on Weber State's NIRSA National Soccer Championship team.  Brad is also the reigning champion in the Wojciechowski Thanksgiving Day 50 yard dash, but only because I slipped and it was raining.  Brad has run many 5K and 10K's and a few half-marathon's, but on May 16th he's taking on his first Ogden Marathon.  It's going to be fun to watch him run.  Brad has a beautiful little girl and he got very lucky with his bride, Michelle. To read up on Brad please visit www.stridersrunning.com Endurance Sports Nutrition Clinic On Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30pm, Striders is hosting a clinic on Endurance Sports Nutrition, brought to you by the South Davis Road Runners Club.  Here's the official announcement:   Endurance Sports Nutrition Clinic The South Davis Road Runners will be hosting an Endurance Sports Nutrition Clinic that will be presented on Tuesday April 28 @ 6:30 p.m. by a local dietitian and runner.  This clinic will be packed with great information and will be held at Striders, 1776 N. Hillfield Road in Layton.  Striders will have employees on hand to fit you for shoes and answer product questions that night.  These quarterly clinics are open to members and their guests at no charge.  Active 2009 South Davis Road Runners are eligible for a 15% discount.  To become a member, simply fill out a membership form and submit it.  You won't want to miss this event!  Please RSVP to lora@blonderunner.com or on the Facebook page.  Thank you for your support Striders! Here are a few fun events coming up: Ogden Clinic/Shadow Valley 5K & 1-Mile Walk.  May 2nd at Shadow Valley Elementary.  Race fee is $10-$20; includes race shirt.  Race will help raise funds for the new school.  For more information please contact Missy Allred 801-479-9339 or marathon321@yahoo.com Knowlton Elementary 5K/1K Run-Walk. May2nd at Knowlton Elementary; 801 W. Shepard Lane Farmington, UT.  Registration fee $10-$20, includes race shirt and goodie bag.  For more information contact Betsy Borden at 801-402-3000 Lakeside Elementary "Pave the Way" 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run.  May 2nd at Loy Blake Park in West Point.  Race fee is $5 or $25 p/family.  For more information contact Mat at 801-678-4223 7th Annual Fly with the Flock 5k Fun Run & 2.5k Kids Run.  May 9th  2009.  Runners and families are invited to enjoy the great outdoors and a fun, lively morning at the Ogden Nature Center. The center's staff will be on hand to introduce live birds of prey and other native animals. Union Grill will cater a pancake breakfast with coffee donated by Grounds For Coffee. Prize drawings will follow the race and kids activities will be offered on the back lawn. Cool t-shirts and a canvas goodie bag are guaranteed to those who pre-register and all participants will be entered to win prize drawings. Start time for the run is 8:00 a.m. Last-minute registration will be held between 6:30am-7:30am. The 5K course is two laps winding through 152 acres on dirt trails. Children under 12 can run a 2.5k and young children can participate in a free, 100 foot kids dash with medals for every child who participates. Please note: Walkers will not be timed for medals, but are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please dress appropriately. The FUN RUN will be held rain or shine. All proceeds will directly benefit the Ogden Nature Center. Registration Information: After May 1, late registration fees are $25 for adults and $16 for kids. Don't forget the Memorial Day Classic Half-Marathon, 5K and Kids Mile at Syracuse Jensen Nature Park on Monday, May 25th-- go to www.stridersrunning.com or call Striders at 801-728-9121 for more information.  Thanks and have an awesome week! John and Kristin Wojciechowski striders@stridersrunning.com 801-728-9121