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Post by kevinspradlin on May 25, 2009 21:02:09 GMT -5
Let's get the conversation started and hopefully recruit 250 or more individual finishers this summer (198 in '08). www.tristaterunnur.com/JuniorStriders09.pdfOffer to bring your child's friend, your neighbor's kid, whoever. Beats sittin' home and playing video games. |
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Post by Justin on May 26, 2009 9:52:26 GMT -5
I know Charlotte and I are excited. We have a planned trip to go get her new running shoes this weekend. Jack did 5 miles with me yesterday morning, but he's still in the jog stroller. He'll be a couple years yet before he's participating.
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Post by ericjoe on May 26, 2009 10:46:43 GMT -5
My youngest, Jeremy, will be participating this year.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 2, 2009 8:18:48 GMT -5
Just a friendly reminder for those who are active on here to remind your friends, neighbors and (if teachers) students about tonight's Junior Striders mile run at Allegany College of Maryland.
Start time is 6:30 p.m.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 3, 2009 6:35:58 GMT -5
Great turnout last night. I don't know the numbers but it sure seemed as if there were more runners last night than the same race last year. Hope this can become a pattern over the next 10 weeks.
One thing - it'd be great to see people cross the finish line and fill out a card if they've already completed 99 percent of the distance. Bailing just before the finish line ... it's my personal opinion that it takes away from another runner's accomplishment, in a sense, whether that runner is ahead or behind the runner who bails. Sort of challenges the integrity of the event ...
Not really a huge deal, though. I just like accurate results. But last night was a lot of fun. Great job QCS!
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Post by frojoe23 on Jun 3, 2009 7:10:54 GMT -5
Great turnout last night - thanks to everybody that helped out. It was a large crowd and I definitely needed and appreciated everyone's help last night.
If we keep getting crowds that large, I'll have to use the bullhorn to lead the stretching!
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Post by frojoe23 on Jun 3, 2009 7:12:19 GMT -5
Oh, I forgot to fill out a card for myself last night. I usually come through with the final group and fill out a card, but I saw that Dan was finishing up and I went and grabbed some flags from the course. It slipped my mind that I never did fill out a card.
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Post by Justin on Jun 3, 2009 7:47:36 GMT -5
I think a lot of people who were cutting off at the finish were parents who hadn't officially signed up. When I was signing up they asked me if I was competing or "just running for fun". I'm assuming "just running for fun" meant that I wouldn't have to pay the buck and not sign up or cross the finish line. I paid and crossed figuring I was running it why not.
Overall it was great and again we had a blast. Charlotte is quiet while there and doesn't like talking to strangers, but it was all she talked about afterwords once we were in the car. It was great seeing all the kids out running and I thought the organization was terrific. Thanks to all the Striders for supporting the community in this way and providing a great example for all the kids there.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 3, 2009 9:25:45 GMT -5
I hope my one comment doesn't detract from the great stuff that is the Junior Striders. It's one of the best things around for my kids - and others, I hope -- to do along with the summer reading program, playing at Rocky Gap State Park and riding bikes along the towpath and GAP.
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