October Newsletter

STRIDERS NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2009

OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT - TODD KELLY

You never know when your time will come; when my expiration date comes around I only hope Todd Kelly is present to give me the best chance of pushing back my appointment with St. Peter to a later date. This past August while Todd was at the Top of Utah Half-Marathon waiting for his wife to finish, a runner collapsed just before crossing the finish line. Todd jumped into action and checked the man's vital signs; he was unconscious, he wasn't breathing and Todd couldn't find a heartbeat, so he began performing CPR. While all this was going on, Todd's wife (Monica) finished the race. Needless to say, Todd missed her finish, but he kept the man alive until the paramedics arrived and were able to stabilize him. Todd's a police officer, so if you ask him about the incident, he'll tell you that's what he's trained to do and it's all in a days work. All I can say is that dude is one lucky hombre. Without a doubt Todd saved his life; the man had taken his last breath and Todd gifted him a few more.

Not only is Todd a hero, he's one heck of a runner. He's run everything from 5K's to marathons to ultra marathons, so if you're a criminal and you decide to run from him, it really wouldn't be a good idea. Todd has really come on strong as a marathoner in the last year and is out for blood at the St. George Marathon this weekend in his quest to qualify for the Boston Marathon. The awesome thing about Todd is that even with all the training and sacrifices he's made to prepare himself for the marathon, he would throw it all out to help a man down. He's a good man, a leader and we're proud to say he's our October Runner Spotlight. We feel incredibly fortunate to know Todd and his family. To read Todd's Spotlight please visit www.stridersrunning.com

WINTER RACING CIRCUIT 2010

Registration for the 2010 Winter Racing Circuit is now open. The best deal for registering for all 5 circuit races is in October. You can register at Striders or online at Active.com via www.stridersrunning.com If you're preparing for the Ogden Marathon (www.ogdenmarathon.com) this is the series for you. For more details call or come into Striders or visit the website.

UPCOMING RACES AND EVENTS

Good luck to all the runners participating in the St. George Marathon this weekend. Be safe in your travels and have a great race.

Here's a recap of some races coming up:

The Heroes for Families 5K run & 2 mile walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 3^rd at 8am at the Plain City Town Square. The race benefits families who have kids battling cancer. Details at www.heroesforfamilies.com

We have 3 big races going on in October (the best month to run in Utah). The first is the HAFB Firehouse Run -- 5K/10K and Kids � mile fun run. It's scheduled for October 10^th at 8am; registration and runner check-in begins at 7am. The race is free, but if you don't work at HAFB and need to gain access, we need to get you on the event pass list no later than October 7^th at noon. Please call or come into Striders to get your name on the event pass. When you drive onto HAFB, please be sure to have your driver's license, registration and proof of insurance. For questions please call Breen at 801-791-6577

October 17^th is the Mountain View Trail � Marathon on Antelope Island. The race starts at 9am at the White Rock Bay camping area, the race ends at the Fielding Garr Ranch. After the race there will be food and good times. There will be a shuttle to take you back to White Rock, but family members can drive to the ranch and monitor the race from the road to the ranch. The course is flat, fast and very scenic. You'll be sure to run a PR, especially if you're being chased by a herd of buffalo. Registration is available at Striders for $45 until October 1^st, then it goes up $10. Your entry fee includes a tech shirt, finishers prize and food. It's sure to be a great time. If you're interested in volunteering for this race please contact John at Striders.

October 24^th is the 4^th annual Ogden Valley 50 mile race. The race starts at 5am at Kent Smith Park in Mountain Green. You have 13 hours to complete the course; which runs up Trappers Loop, down Old Snowbasin Road, a 20 mile loop in Ogden Valley; then you run back up Old Snowbasin and down Trappers Loop to end back at the park. The race is supported with volunteers in vehicles and a check point at the base of Old Snowbasin Road (mile15/35) in the valley. Your $40 entry fee buys you 50 supported miles, an entry shirt, a tech finisher's shirt, a beer mug when you finish and all the potato and chili you can keep down at the finish line. The race is limited to 50 runners, so don't delay. For questions visit www.stridersrunning.com or call Striders.

October 24^th is the Mantua Running Club's 4^th Annual Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk & Kids K. This year the course is new and faster. Race begins and ends at the Mantua Park. Registration fee is $10 or $15 after October 21^st. For more information please call 435-734-9673 or email mantuarunningclub@gmail.com

Thanks,

John & Kristin Wojciechowski