Peak Performers and Friends Weekly Email October 10, 2014 on't let that beautiful new Dodge Challenger with plates of ENVY tempt you to stop running - (although, one tiny ride couldn't hurt:)) Instead, BE that race machine - for all of the work that you do to increase your speed and endurance you are closer than you think! Hey, have a great weekend, don't you just love the cold? But wait, if you don't love it, the Dome is open to Anchorage Running Club members from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings through March, starting October 15th. The fee is the Anchorage Running Club membership fee, so make sure you are paid up on your dues:-} This week's menu: **SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th** GROUP RUNS Totem Run: Meet at the Earthquake Park parking lot at 8:00 am for an 8.25 mile out and back, on the trail or on the road, let your hill training dictate the route. Coffee afterwards at City Market - always a good time! City Market Run: Meet at City Market for a 6-8 mile run depending on weather conditions, ask for Sara K., Coffee at City Market afterwards - the more the merrier! Happy Fun Group - Anchorage The Happy Fun Group will meet each Saturday during October in the parking lot for the Russian Jack Chalet. You can access Russian Jack from DeBarr Road about a block west of Boniface Parkway. We will meet at 9:00 AM, we go out for a half-hour then turn around and run back. We usually go to breakfast afterward for those interested. Happy Fun Group is a diverse group so you usually can find someone that runs or walks at the same pace you do. If you have any questions email Rich Wenrich at [email protected] or phone him at 223-8337. RACES/EVENTS Run The Rock – Kodiak Meet 11 am – Bear Valley Golf Course 5K – flat, paved, Race time 12:30 pm Entry fee: $15/$20 late Contact: Pam Foreman 486-3181; [email protected] Sponsored by: Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corp Serious runners, joggers, walkers welcome Register on-line @ www.kmxt.org/run_the_rock/ Post race BBQ included Run The Rock – Kodiak Meet 9:30 am – Bear Valley Golf Course 10K – mountain pass, out & back, unpaved road Race time 10 am, Entry fee: $25/$30 late Contact: Pam Foreman 486-3181; [email protected] Sponsored by: Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corp Serious runners, joggers, walkers welcome Register on-line @ www.kmxt.org/run_the_rock/ Pre-race spaghetti feed & post-race BBQ included Run The Rock – Kodiak Meet 9:30 am – Bear Valley Golf Course 13.1 miles – mountain pass, out & back, unpaved road, Race time 10 am, Entry fee: $40/$45 late Contact: Pam Foreman 486-3181; [email protected] Sponsored by: Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corp Register on-line @ www.kmxt.org/run_the_rock/ Pre race spaghetti feed & post race BBQ included Run The Rock – Kodiak Meet 7:30 am – Entrance of Fisheries Research Center 26.2 miles – varied, challenging, scenic, on road, half paved Ends at golf course pro shop Race time 8 am, Entry fee: $60/$65 late Contact: Pam Foreman 486-3181; [email protected] Sponsored by: Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corp Register on-line @ www.kmxt.org/run_the_rock/ Pre race spaghetti feed & post race BBQ included USATF Certified Course **TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th** Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series – Anchorage Meet 5:30 pm – Service High. Check website to confirm Distances up to 10K, Race time 6:30 pm Entry fee: $5/$2 kids/$10 family or $30 family/$60 adult/$16 youth season pass Contact: Outdoor Recreation 343-4217; www.muni.org/parks Sponsored by: Anchorage Parks & Recreation Farm, Lightning & Munchkin Leagues, Register on-line @ https://apm.activecommunities.com/municipalityanchorage/Home A Healthy Futures Series Event – www.healthyfuturesak.org **EVERY TUESDAY** McGinley’s 5K PUB RUN – Anchorage Location: 645 G Street, Ste 101 – This event is every Tuesday - 1st Group runs at 5:30 and 2nd Group starts at 6:00 – Register for free at Skinny Raven Sports starting at 5:15. Many prizes to give away with a different vendor every week – another way to kick the mid-work week blues! **EVERY WEDNESDAY** Run or Walk with Friends” – Anchorage Meet 6pm – Westchester Lagoon – Meet Wednesdays throughout the year. Walk or run with friends for 1 hour on the Coastal Trail. or 6 to 7pm – The Dome – Every Wednesday through March. Walk or run at the Dome each Wednesday for an hour. There is no fee with membership to Anchorage Running Club. Contact Anchorage Running Club www.anchoragerunningclub.org. Sponsored by ARC. Anyone interested in having a group run or other running-related message listed in the PP&F Weekender can submit the particulars by email to [email protected]. Or you can contact Margaret Stroble at [email protected] or Pat Shipley at rpshipley@
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