THE 8TH ANNUAL AMA 5K RUN
The 8th Annual AMA 5K Run is schedule to take place in Washington Park on Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 8:30 A.M. This year's race director is Randy Heinzel, (217) 546-7462. Proceed from the run will go to M.E.R.C.Y., an area organization that provides at-risk families with transitional living & comprehensive support.
The entry fee is $15 per runner. Packet pickup and race day registration is at the Washington Park Picnic Shelter, which is located just west of the tennis courts. You may pickup your packet or register on race day between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. The race starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. Participants will receive a quality T-shirt, refreshments, and the opportunity to win an award. The awards will be given to the top male & female finishers. Age group awards will be given in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 and over.
The race is sponsored by the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, American Medical Association, Medical Student Section of SIU of Medicine, and the Springfield Road Runners Club.
ABE'S AMRY TO HIT THE STREETS AGAIN
Tuesday, May 28 will be the kickoff for the third straight year of Abe’s Army, the popular SRRC training program that prepares beginning runners for Abe’s Amble 10k.
Abe’s Army was begun in 2000 as a way to encourage new runners to get involved with our sport and as a structured program to accomplish the goal of running a 10-kilometer race. With over 160 participants the past two years, Abe’s Army has exceeded all expectations and has brought an influx of new members into the SRRC. The Army has seen people who were not even runners two years ago now training for marathons.
The Army revolves around a simple but effective 12-week training program that slowly progresses people from walking or running short distances to running the entire 10k route. Participants are grouped with 8-10 runners of similar ability and are led in weekly group runs by a member of the SRRC. Each weekly session begins with a short talk on a running-related topic and then we hit the streets for a run. Each participant gets a daily training log that gives suggested activities and can be used to record daily workouts.
The fee for Abe’s Army is $30 for SRRC Members, $40 before 5/28 for non-members, $50 after 5/28 for non-members. Included in the fee is a 2002 membership in the SRRC ($15 value), entry into Abe’s Amble 10k ($16 value), a unique Abe’s Army t-shirt (DriRelease shirts this year!), the training log and weekly sessions, and the camaraderie of training with a bunch of great people. Click here to print a copy of the Abe's Army Application Form.
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Athleticare, with its new facility at 3631 S. 6th Street (next to FitClub South), will once again host Abe’s Army. Packet pickup and in-person registration for the Army will take place on Thursday, May 23, 5-7 pm at Athleticare with the first Army session scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 6:00 pm. Contact Tim Butler (217-544-5799 tim_j_butler@hotmail.com) for more details.
If you have been away from running for a while, or know someone who wants to experience the joy of accomplishing the goal of running a 10k, Abe’s Army is the program!
Group Leaders Needed For Abe’s Army
The Springfield Road Runners Club is looking for a few (actually many) good people to become group leaders for Abe’s Army 2002. We are hoping for two group leaders per group this year. Each group leader gets free entry to the 25th Abe’s Amble on Sunday, August 18 and a special Abe’s Army t-shirt. Best of all, group leaders get the satisfaction of helping new runners through a summer-long training program to accomplish the goal of running Abe’s Amble. You don’t need to be a personal trainer or sub 3:00 hour marathoner to be a group leader. All you need is the willingness to help new runners accomplish their goal.
This is one of the main programs for the Springfield Road Runners Club and we really need a great turnout of Club members as group leaders to make the program work. The Army will meet at 6:00 pm every Tuesday from May 28 through August 13. A group leader orientation session will be held on Thursday, May 23, 6:00 pm at Athleticare. You don’t need to be at that session to volunteer, but it might help answer any questions.
For more information, or to volunteer as a group leader, contact Tim Butler, 217-544-5799 or tim_j_butler@hotmail.com.
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SPRINGFIELD RUNNERS TO CAR POOL/CARAVAN TO BLOOMINGTON'S LAKE RUN
On Saturday, May 4th, join other Springfield area runners for a car caravan/pool to one of the Central Illinois' best races: Bloomington's Lake Run.
We will leave from the parking lot of the Clear Lake Avenue K-Mart, 3250
Clear Lake Avenue (just west of I-55) at 6:45 a.m. and head up I-55 to the
race. The Lake Run takes place at Lake Bloomington, which is about ten
miles north of Bloomington/Normal off of Interstate 39.
Race day registration closes at 8:15 a.m. and the race begins at 9:00 a.m.
There is both a 12K and 4.37 mile race. To download an application form or obtain more information about the race, click here:
Lake Run 4.37 mile & 12K
For questions on the car caravan, contact Tim Butler at 217-544-5799 or
check the SRRC website at www.srrc.net .
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2002 LINCOLN MEMORIAL 5 MILE AND HALF MARATHON CLASSIC WAS A BIG SUCCESS
The 38th Annual Lincoln Memorial 5 Mile and Half Marathon Classic is history and will go down in the books as one of the most successful road races in the history of the SRRC. Mark your calendar for April 5, 2003, because that is the date when the SRRC will host the 39th Annual Lincoln Memorial 5 Mile & Half Marathon Classic. Next year’s race will be at the same location and time - Bridgeview Park, at 8:00 A.M. It should be bigger and even better next year.
Congratulations to Bryan Glass (26:59) and Tamara White (35:41) for winning the 5 mile event and Steve Leake (1:14:20) and Ronda Schappaugh (1:32:58) for winning the ½ marathon event. The overall & nage group results for the 5 mile and ½ marathon races can be printed form this website.
The race directors hope to see all of you next year and thanks for your support!
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2002 SRRC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
The Springfield Road Runners Club is accepting membership applications
for 2002. SRRC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of
running at all skill levels. Benfits of membership include a newletter
with a calendar of events and race entry forms, discounts on registration
fees for SRRC hosted races, discounts on running gear and meal at area shops, social event and running clinics for members, and membership in the Road
Runners Club of America. Download 2002 Membership Application:
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2002 SRRC CIRCUIT RACE SCHEDULE
The Springfield Road Runners Club has announced the 2002 circuit race
schedule. This year's schedule includes fifteen events ranging
from a 1 mile run to a half marathon. All races are open to
members and non-members.
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