If you're next to a radio this Saturday morning, November 7^th at 11:00am, Kristin and I will be on the Fit Zone Nation show on Freedom 570am with Neil Anderson & Lizz Bennett.  Anything could happen, the last time we were on the air with Big Budah, the topic of bloody nipples came up as well as chaffing in other sensitive areas.  It's gonna be fun. 

Our "Shoe the Shoeless" bin has been full all year long, no matter how quick we can empty it and get it to those in need.  Thank you so much for your donations; we'll keep it up if you will.  With the success of the shoe program, we thought we would try canned food -- Feed the Hungry.  If you can't make it to a holiday race to donate food but still want to donate, we've placed another bin in the store for canned food.  As it fills, we'll take it to the Ogden Rescue Mission and the Utah Food Bank. 

Running is a life long sport, but as far as runners go, not many can do it for a lifetime.  We often get burned out, old, injured, or life gets in the way.  But Julie Hansen has been at it for 30 years and counting; she's still having fun and seems to be enjoying it every step of the way (pun intended).  Her enthusiasm for the sport is contagious; for several years she's been teaching a class at Weber State University called Women in Motion.  In her class she covers nutrition, weight loss, lifestyle changes, and all things related to running or walking.  I'm not allowed to speak to large groups of sexy women anymore, but Kristin visits the class every year and speaks on the proper fitting of running shoes.  As the class progresses over the weeks, Julie mentors her "girls" as they train for the Ogden Marathon or Half Marathon.  Most of these ladies start at a ground zero fitness level, but Julie has them finishing at Ogden in just a few short weeks.  It's very inspirational; Jillian Michaels has nothing on Julie.  Speaking of the Ogden Marathon, Julie is responsible for all the great aid stations along the course.  She's organized the Ogden aid stations for 4 years now; when the race gets bigger and more of a production every year, Julie rises to the challenge and makes the race better every year.  The best thing to happen to the Ogden Marathon and running in northern Utah is when Julie moved here from Colorado.  We're glad she's here; she better not ever think about moving.  Julie is our November Runner Spotlight; please visit www.stridersrunning.com to read her questionnaire.

Registration for the 2010 Winter Racing Circuit is now open.  You can register at Striders or online at Active.com via www.stridersruning.com  The courses are the same as last year. Here are the race dates:

            February 6^th -- 5K at Weber State University
            February 20^th -- 10K at Weber State University
           March 13^th -- 10 Mile at Weber State University
           April 3^rd -- Half-Marathon at Red Moose Lodge in Ogden Valley
           April 24^th -- 30K at Red Moose Lodge in Ogden Valley         

The Ogden Marathon is scheduled for May 15, 2010.  Register sooner versus later as it could sell out before the New Year this year -- www.ogdenmarathon.com

The 2010 Buffalo Run 25K, 50K & 50 Mile is scheduled for March 27^th.  The first training run at Antelope Island is November 14^th.  We'll meet at the main gate at 8am  and carpool out to the Mountain View trailhead.  We will run south to the Lower Frary parking lot and turn around.  This is part of the 50 mile course.  This run is fairly easy, flat and very run-able.  If you want to lengthen the run, just go further south.  The entire trail is 11.4 miles long.  Our run will be around 12 miles. Bring your own water and provisions; be prepared to run in winter conditions for 2-3 hours. 

Tis the season for Turkey Trots and cold weather running; here are some events coming up:

November 7^th at 9:00am -- Sports & Family Chiropractic Group Charity 5K & 2 mile walk.  990 S Medical Drive in Brigham City.  For details contact 435-723-2311.  Proceeds will go to Brigham City Pregnancy Care Center. 

November 7^th at 8:00am -- 5th Annual Weber State Turkey Triathlon (run, bike, swim).  Details at www.weber.edu/campusrec

November 13 & 14^th -- 3^rd Annual South Davis Recreation Utah Masters Swim Meet. Great event if you're a tri-athlete trying to get better on your swim. You must be at least 18 years to participate.  Entry fee is only $15.  Kris Edwards is the meet director; 801-414-3314 

November 14^th at 9:00am -- RACE for the CANS presented by Frito Lay and Smith's Food.  Entry fee requirement is 12 cans of food.  All food will be donated to the Utah Food Bank.  First 100 runners will receive a race shirt and goodie bag.  Top 10 donors will receive a prize (IPOD, Pop-a-Shot, outdoor canopies, Browning hunting knives & more...) Race located at Smith's in North Ogden on 2650 N 400 E.  Flyers available at Striders   

November 26^th at 9:00am (Thanksgiving) -- 1^st Annual Turkey Leg 5K & Kids 1K.  Heritage Park in Farmington, 1591 N 1075 W; just off Highway 89.  Details at www.fatpackrunning.com or call 801-363-3577

November 26^th at 9:00am (Thanksgiving) -- 5 mile run & 2 mile walk at Ogden Regional Medical Center; 5475 S 500 E.  FREE RUN, but food and monetary donations for the Ogden Rescue Mission and St. Anne's Shelter are welcome.  For details or donations contact Sister Stephanie Mongeon 801-479-2255

November 28^th at 4:30pm -- The Santa Run 5K in downtown Ogden.  Come run as Santa with milk and cookie aid stations as Christmas Village comes to life on Historic 25^th Street.  For details visit www.runsanta.com 

John and Kristin Wojciechowski
801-728-9121
www.stridersrunning.com
striders@stridersrunning.com