January 13 Newsletter

Here’s to seeing you all Saturday for the 40th Topeka to Auburn Half Marathon. Dress appropriately !

We have been informed of a funeral at the Auburn Presbyterian Church on January 15. They Have requested participants/spectators not to use their parking lot. Please respect their request and use other parking areas in Auburn. THANKS!

Paul forward a website that lists the top ten motivating running movies. You may or not agree, but watching one or two of them may help fight cabin fever.

 https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-best-running-documentaries-that-will-inspire-you-to-move?

Registration for the 2022 Topeka to Auburn is now open at runsignup.com Both in person and virtual race options are available. Current plans are for a point to point race. However COVID-19 protocols may require changes to the route and other aspects of the run. A special 40th Anniversary finishers medal will be awarded. Also a Striders Hoodie will be for sale .

An important aspect of the event is having enough volunteers. Sharon Wenger has graciously volunteered to recruit/coordinate the volunteers for the T2A. So please agree to help when Sharon contacts you. And you still can contact Paul or myself about volunteering.

Another aspect of staging the T2A is seeking sponsorship/donations. We have received some already and are working with several entities to receive sponsorship/donations. If you think your employer or favorite business would want to sponsor or donate please feel free to contact Les Watson at lrrpwatson@aol.com or Paul Wagner at paul.wagner@ washburn.edu.

Thanks!

Thank you all who have renewed your memberships. If you would like to join the Striders and receive a club shirt as well as our discounts you can click on the button below and fill in the necessary information.

Well with a little research we found some upcoming runs. If you want to do St Patrick Day runs, you have 3 options.

January 15. Topeka to Auburn Half Marathon. Register at runsignup.com

March 5. Shamrock Shuffle 5K/10K. Lawrence,KS. Register at runsignup.com

March 12. Mater Dei Irishfest 5k. Topeka,KS. Register at runninginusa.com

March 19. St. Patricks Day 10K/2 mile. Manhattan, KS. Register at runninginusa.com

April 30. Run For the Roses 5K/1K. Manhattan,KS. Register at runsignup.com

Club Runs:

Thursdays, 6 PM At Gary Gribble’s (next to Target). Distance is your choice. Route through west Topeka and Shunga Trail.

Tuesdays 5 PM. McClellan Park (by Governor’s Mansion,just west of 6th and Fairlawn.)

Sundays 7:30 AM at 10th and Fairlawn. Route and distance TBA.

Why are pictures of wheat fields grainy?