Highland City Striders Update (3/23/14)

Good morning Striders,

 Thanks to all who showed up for our little celebration of Irish Christmas on Monday. The lads & lasses did a great job singing the songs.  I dunno – maybe we should go on tour or something!  It was very difficult picking out the winner of the“Most Irish Looking Contest”.  There were several folk who made a good bid here. Stanley O’Kielbowicz completely outdid himself once again.  But alas, it was Daniel O’Sambuchi with his “Mick for a Day” costume who pulled out the win.  Thanks to the folks at Finnegan’s Pub for the very generous gift bag for the winner.  We had a couple of fines lasses at the pub that kept the 12 year old Tullemore Dews flowing!  Goodness gracious, there are only 43 more shopping days ‘til the next Irish Holiday - Cinque O’Demaio – celebrating that famous Irishman who lived in Nicaragua……but that is another story for another day………Slainte!!

Congratulations to the folk who ran the Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km last Sunday. Todd & Liz have run this race every year since its inception in 2003.  I was proud to run with my two sons who were honorary HCS for the day.   And speaking of sons, Mark Vital’s son William was the medalist and the BIG DOGat the On the Rocks 5K in Lunenberg last Sunday.  Way to go William!!  Finally, we had 4 folk who braved the elements (and the hills!) in the Ashland Half.  Last Sunday was a little cold!  Great job to you all for getting out there and getting it done!

Congratulations to Christine Johansen who was won first place in the female masters division in a sprint triathlon in Clermont, Fl yesterday.  At least somebody is enjoying nice weather somewhere!

Attention Boston Marathon Runnahs.  If you are running the marathon this year, can you please send me a note back and tell me your bib number.

One Run For Boston – April 13, 8:55 AM – Upton to Hopkinton (331).   Please see note below. Keiko Tanaka and Melanie Mahoney are signed up for stage 331 (6 mile run).  Who else is in???  Would love to see a big HCS crowd there.  Race route - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/352987811

RRCA Club Running Magazine.  HCS is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.  They publish a magazine called Club Running and the first issue of 2014 is available to you athttp://www.rrca.org/publications/club-running/

Couch to 5K program.  HCS member Bill Schade will be leading a Couch to 5K group again this spring, starting tomorrow -  March 24th at 6PM on the Rail Trail near the parking lot for Kelleher Field in Marlborough.  This program is sponsored by the fine folk at the Connecting Point Church in Marlboro.  If you are interested in learning more about it for a friend, or volunteering to help lead group workouts, please contact Bill at bill.schade@comcast.net. Bill is always looking for folk to help out.  Please consider joining Bill help others get off their couch and get healthy!  If you know of someone who might benefit from this program, they can register here.  Get the 411 here. 

Spirit of Hudson 6K Road Race – Saturday, June 7th, 8:30 AM.  Folks, we are gearing up for our first race of the season and I know you are all just dying to know how you can help:

Wanna join our 40 person race crew?  Please send a note to Monica Burnett at Monica.burnett84@gmail.com. 

If you know of a business that would like to sponsor the race and have their name on the back of our race jerseys, please contact April Ropes at aropes@verizon.net.  We have sponsor forms up on the website right here.

·        Wanna run this chip timed, flat, fast race course and establish your PR for a 6K, then you can register right here.

·        100% of the proceeds of this race will go to the Elks Scholarship Fund, providing educational stipends for college bound seniors from the four local area high schools.

Thanks in advance for your help – we do appreciate it.

Striders “Spring Training”.  Just a reminder that we have our Striders Spring Training program running on Tuesdays and Thursdays and track workouts on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM.  Thanks very much to Danny Milton, Sharon Foster, & Dave Kittredge for organizing these runs.

Tuesday:  The “Danny Milton Experience” – 47 O’Neil St, Hudson

Wednesday:  Sharon’s Need for Speed Workout – HHS Track

Thursday:  “Hills are your Friends” with Dave K.  – 34 Seneca Dr, Hudson

From our inbox this week – I think this would be a wonderful idea to get several of us to run one of the stages together:

My name is Jamie Hay and I'm part of a non-stop running relay from LA to Boston in aid of the Boston bombing survivors. The relay is called One Run For Boston.  After the devastating events of the 2013 Boston Marathon myself and two friends decided to organize a running event that would show how strong the human spirit is and unite runners across America.  One Run For Boston started as a grassroots movement and after successfully completing the relay with over 2,000 runners last summer, fundraising $91,000, we've organized the event again. This time we hope to raise $1 million for the survivors.

To achieve that we need 4,000 participants to fundraise an average of $250 each. At present we have 1,520 participants and so far raised $230,000 for the survivors.  I'm contacting you to ask for your support - can you help us raise awareness of this event to the Massachusetts running community?  Please visit our website to discover more about the relay - http://www.onerunforboston.org/  View the stages in Massachusetts - http://www.onerunforboston.org/stages/MA/

Thank you for your time!

Jamie

Head of Digital

www.onerunforboston.org

Thought for the week: 

“Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.” ~Doug Larson

Have a great week of running

Regards,

Jim

Stuff coming up – so many choices

A link to upcoming races – www.funonfoot.com/bosevents and also www.coolrunning.com and alsowww.cnsrun.org and finally www.northmedfordclub.org

Every Monday Night

Grey Hound Pub Monday Nite Run
Worcester, MA 6:30PM Grey Hound Pub, 139 Water St

(Free, Self Timed through scenic Canal District. Open to all levels)

Contact: Cyndy Curley (Grey Hound Pub). 1-508-754-1600 Email

March 29, 2014 (Saturday)

32nd Annual April Fools Four-Mile Road Race
Salisbury, MA 11:00AM Winners Circle, 211 Elm Street (Fast cert. course, cash awards top 3 overall, age group awards, post race party) Contact: Winners Circle Running Club

April 5, 2014 (Saturday)

Emotions In Motion 5K Run/Walk – 11AM

all proceeds going to SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education).    To sign up, go to  http://save.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=593

Miles for Matt Benefit 5K Run/Walk 2014 – 10AM

This is a Benefit Run for Matt Bruce, who was recently diagnosed with ALS.  Race will start and finish at the Proctor Elementary School 26 Jefferson Rd  Northboro, MA 01532. 8:30 AM registration for a 10AMrace.  Sign up at

https://miles-for-matt-benefit-5k-run--walk.sportssignup.com/

April 5, 2014 (Saturday)

34th Annual Boston Tune-Up 15K
Upton, MA 10:00AM Nipmuc Regional High School, 90 Pleasant Street (34th Annual Tri-Valley FrontRunners Boston Tune-Up 15K)
Contact: Frank Nealon (Tri Valley Front Runners). 1-508-473-4260 Email
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April 6, 2014 (Sunday)

7th Annual Shrewsbury Road Scholars 5k / 1M Fun Run
Shrewsbury, MA NOON Oak Middle School, 45 Oak Street (5k and 1M Fun Run mostly flat for the benefit of Shrewsbury Education Fund)
Contact: Kim Cantin (Shrewsbury Public Schools). 1-508-841-8400 Email

April 12, 2014 (Saturday)

Chelmsford Lions 5k
Chelmsford, MA 10:00AM McCarthy Middle School, 250 North Rd. (Age group prizes, fast course, raise money for local school scholarships)
Contact: Mark Coddaire (Marx Running and Fitness Center). 1-978-263-5510 Email

Dunning Dash 5K Road Race

Framingham, MA 8:45AM Dunning Elementary School, 48 Frost Street, 301 Brook Street (road race, kids fun run, kids obstacle course)
Contact: Eileen Keefe (Dunning PTO). 1-508-626-9155 Email
Yahoo! Maps

April 13, 2014 (Sunday)

2nd Annual Shrewsbury High School 5K
Shrewsbury, MA 9:00AM Shrewsbury High School, 64 Grafton St (A fun run meant for all ages. In memory of Jake Boudreau.)
Contact: Taylor OConnor (Shrewsbury High School). 1-774-278-8409 Email

Central Mass Spartan Baseball 5K Run to Cooperstown
Worcester, MA 9:00AM Worcester State University, 486 Chandler Street
Contact: Central Mass Spartan Baseball Run to Coo (Baseball Club). 1-508-883-5133 Email
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Lowell Firefighters Road Race - 5K

Lowell, MA 10:30AM Lowell Firefighters Club, 362 Fletcher Street
Contact: Shawn Sirois (Lowell Fire Department). 1-978-265-6037 Email
Yahoo! Maps

The 2014 Tour de WORCESTER is a THREE-race series IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS – for more info:  www.tourdeworcester.com

Race #1: April 27, 2014 Jay Lyons Memorial Road Race

 Race #2: June 8, 2014 WORCESTER FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL 6k

Race #3: SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 CANAL DIGGERS 5k

April 26, 2014 (Saturday) thru May 24th (5 Sessions)

Yoga for Runners (or Anyone!) – 9AM to 10AM at Sohum, 30 Lyman St, Suite 108B, Westborough, MA  (508) 329-3338

Folks, this class is taught by our very own April Ropes, a certified yoga instructor.

April 27, 2014 (Sunday)

14th Annual Jay Lyons Memorial Road Race
Worcester, MA 2:00PM Blessed Sacrament Church, 551 Pleasant St (5k Run, flat course)
Contact: Brian Durkin (Jay Lyons Memorial Road Race)

1st Annual Franco de Mayo 5K
Leominster, MA 12:15PM Franco American Club, 300 Water St (Celebrate Cinco de Mayo touring French Hill in the 1st Annual Franco de Mayo 5K)
Contact: Chris Reid (North Medford Club). 1-617-966-0095 Email
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 May 4, 2014 (Sunday)

12th Annual Westborough Spring Festival 5K Road Race – Westborough High School – 9AM

90 West Main Street (Route 30), Westborough, MA.  On-line registration at www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2122362

Only $15 bucks for pre-registered runners.

Algonquin Regional Race for Education

Northborough, MA 9:00AM Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street (5K course around the campus and cross country course/1 mile on the x-c course)
Contact: Karla Steele (Central Tree Middle School). 1-508-886-6221 Email
| Race Results | Yahoo! Maps

May 10, 2014 (Saturday)  (HCS Race Series Event)

36th Annual Clinton Tribute Road Race
Clinton, MA 11:00AM Clinton Elementary School, 100 Church St. (A challenging 5-mile race)
Featuring the “hill from hell” at Mile 3.  Contact: Bill Marsh (Coulter Press). 1-978-368-0011 

May 11, 2014 (Sunday)

Season Opener Triathlon & Duathlon
Hopkinton, MA 9:00AM Hopkinton State Park, 164 Cedar Street (Sells out Fast! A beautiful start to the season in Hopkinton!)
Contact: Season Opener Duathlon and Triathlon (Max Performance). 1-617-797-2215 Email

 May 18, 2014 (Sunday)

Millennium for Jakes Sake – Hudson Elks – 10AM

99 Park St Hudson, MA.  There is a fun run for kids starting at 9:30. Star Wars costumes are encouraged.  This is a charity run, raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy. Get more information and register atwww.4jakessake.com

16th Annual Stow Run for the Woods

Stow, MA 10:00AM Hale Middle School, 55 Hartley Road (Rolling, scenic course with farms and woods)
Contact: Aims Coney (Stow Conservation Trust). 1-978-562-2805 Email
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June 1, 2014 (Sunday)

Greendale Triathlon
Worcester, MA 8:30AM Greendale YMCA, Shore Dr (Sprint Tri - swim or kayak first leg. Kids Tri, Health & Wellness expo)
Contact: Alex Rogozenski (MRA Multisport). 1-774-272-1767 Email
Yahoo! Maps

June 7, 2014 (Saturday)  (HCS Race Series Event)

Spirit of Hudson 6K / 1.5 mile walk / Mighty Mite Marathon (ages 2 to 6)  - 8:30 AM  (HCS Race Series Event)

Starts and ends at the Hudson Food Pantry on 28 Houghton St in Hudson.  After the race, enjoy the day at the Hudson Community Festival on South Street.  To register or get more info, please visit http://www.highlandcitystriders.org/SpiritofHudson.html

2nd Annual Ashland State Park Trail Race

Ashland, MA 8:00AM Ashland State Park, 162 West Union Street (Trail race being held as a benefit for Boston Childens Hospital League.)
Contact: Jerome Hughes. 1-774-278-0495 Email
| Race Results | Yahoo! Maps

June 8, 2014 (Sunday)

Worcester Firefighters Memorial 6K

2nd in the Tour de Worcester race series.  11:30 AM  Institute Park, Worcester.  For more info and to register - http://www.wfd6k.com/

June 18, 2014 (Wednesday)  (HCS Race Series Event)

Wayside 5K at the Wayside Racquet Club on 99 Broadmeadow in Marlborough at 6:30.  Details forthcoming.

An HCS favorite!

June 21, 2014 (Saturday)

11th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K Race to cure ALS
Hopkinton, MA 8:30AM Hopkinton High School (MA), 90 Hayden Rowe St (Fast 5K Road Race)
Contact: David Krueger (Sharon Timlin Memorial Race). 1-617-719-0076 Email

June 28, 2014 (Saturday)

Fitchburg Police Relief Association 5k Road Race/Walk
Fitchburg, MA NOON Main Street/ Boulder Drive Parking Garage, Main Street/Boulder Drive Parking Garage (5k race and walk. Certified USTFA. Supports the Boston Wounded Vets Run.)
Contact: Mark Jackson (Fitchburg Police Association). 1-978-430-1082 Email
| Race Results | Yahoo! Maps

June 29, 2014 (Sunday)

Bare Hill Triathlon
Harvard, MA 8:00AM Town Center, 1 Pond Rd (.5 mi swim, 10.5 mi bike, 3.2 mi run)
Contact: Sue Reedich (Harvard Lions Club). 1-978-456-9286 Email

July 3, 2014 (Thursday)

Harvard Pilgrim Finish At The 50
Foxborough, MA 5:30PM Patriot Place, 2 Patriot Place (5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run at Patriot Place. All runners finish at the 50-yard)
Contact: Phil Buttafuoco (Gillette Stadium). 1-508-549-0258 Email

July 12, 2014 (Saturday)

DAM Triathlon
Amesbury, MA 8:00AM Lake Gardner, 102 Whitehall Rd (4th Ann.Sprint Tri, Lake Swim, Cash Purse, Awards, Quality Swag, Breakfast, Beer)
Contact: Ashley Steeves (BNS EVENT MANAGEMENT). 1-978-836-0271 Email
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Falmouth Triathlon
Falmouth, MA 7:30AM Surf Drive Beach, Surf Dr (Breathtaking Ocean vistas and Marthas Vineyard are with you most of the way)
Contact: Lance Panigutti (Without Limits Productions LLC.). 1-303-408-1195 Email
Yahoo! Maps 

Greenbelts 7th Annual Run for the Hills 5K and 10K Trail Race
South Hamilton, MA 9:00AM Pingree Reservation, Pingree School, 537 Highland Street (10K is part of North Shore Trail Series, wooded hills and trails, prizes)
Contact: Race Organizers (Essex County Greenbelt). 1-78-768-7241 x22 Email
Race Results | Yahoo! Maps 

Urban RAID Boston
Boston, MA 8:00AM City Hall Plaza, City Hall Plaza (The Next Generation of Obstacle Racing)
Contact: Parker Swenson (RAID Events). 1-207-699-2360 x109 Email
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July 19, 2014 (Saturday)

1st Annual Colleen Celia Memorial 5K
Middleboro, MA 7:30AM Henry Burkland Elementary School, 41 Mayflower Avenue (5K run/walk on mostly flat, paved course. Reduced fees for students and children)
Contact: South Shore Race Management Email
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5th annual Run to Home Base at Fenway Park
Boston, MA 6:00AM Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, Gate B (Support returning troops and military families at this 9k run at Fenway Park.)
Contact: Grace Luoma (Red Sox Foundation). 1-585-506-7945 Email
Yahoo! Maps

August 2, 2014 (Saturday)  (HCS Race Series Event)

Governor Cellucci Tribute Road Race – Hudson Elks – 9 AM

99 Park St Hudson, MA.  This is a 5K charity run, raising funds for ALS Research. Will go right through the Hudson downtown area.  Details forthcoming.