Weekly Announcements Nov. 27th 2019

Hello Striders!
Congrats to:

  • All of the PAL Runners! 58 PAL Strider’s qualified for Nationals this weekend! Once again one of the biggest groups out there!

If you or anyone you know has run a PR or had a significant accomplishment, please let me know!

Congrats to Katherine Cavallaro for being our latest Runner of the Month. Read more about her here: https://www.gatecity.org/runner-of-the-month/

Weekly Pennichuck group runs have started! Leave from the back of the Pennichuck Middle School at 6pm sharp. Need Headlamp and reflective vest. Questioning why you’re running up Deerhaven optional

If you have run part of the New England Grand Prix, New Hampshire Grand Prix, Mountain Series or XC series and qualify for race reimbursement, please fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiGNDXp5wC4ERCkE5NASfuOJAnmpYjSdmRsaGud1htEKwGZQ/viewform Deadline is Dec 13th.

Indoor track starts in the new year. Competitive Runners on Tuesday nights and Recreational signups are for Wednesday nights. Get some nice coached speedwork thru the winter! More information here: https://www.gatecity.org/indoor-track-workouts/

Events:
Dec 8th – Mill Cities Relay – Nashua -> Lawrence
Jan 5th – Start of Freeze Your Buns Series
Jan 25th – Annual Awards Dinner

Take care and have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Weekly Announcements Nov. 22nd 2019

Hello Striders!
Congrats to:

  • Jack Newbold setting a new PR at the PAL XC race this past weekend!
  • Congrats to all of the PAL Runners! According to Tom, Nashua PAL Striders advanced more runners on to the regionals than all but two clubs in our association had signed up in total. Proving once again that we are the strongest club in the association and one of the strongest in the country! Great work!!

If you or anyone you know has run a PR or had a significant accomplishment, please let me know!

Mill Cities! Last call for members. We’re putting teams together this week and have a few holes in the 30’s, 50’s and 70’s but can use strider’s in every other age group.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/yGA8ETtMap1opPz49.
Teams should be emailed this afternoon or tomorrow

Congrats to Katherine Cavallaro for being our latest Runner of the Month. Read more about her here: https://www.gatecity.org/runner-of-the-month/

Weekly Pennichuck group runs have started! Leave from the back of the Pennichuck Middle School at 6pm sharp. Need Headlamp and reflective vest. Questioning why you’re running up Deerhaven optional. 🙂

The 21st Annual Novemberfest Race, Raffle, and Party will be held on THIS SUNDAY November 24, 2019 at 11:33 am at Martha’s Exchange and Brewery. Valuable raffle prizes include ski lift tickets to Mt. Sunapee, jewelry from Cardin Jewelers, gift certificates from Fleet Feet Nashua and Goodales Bike Shop, golf equipment from Tulley BMW, mystery door prizes, and much more. Runners will also receive 2 draft beers, thanks to Martha’s Exchange, by making a small donation to the Nashua Children’s Home. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in 10-year age groups and special prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.Don’t miss out on the fun. Sign up at http://www.lightboxreg.com/novemberfest_2019

Voting for the 2020 New England Grand Prix slate is currently underway. Current USATF members can vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSHGQY3 As a club, we’re recommending the Vermont City Marathon to be selected, but please choose whatever races you would like to see as part of the New England Grand Prix this coming year!

If you have run part of the New England Grand Prix, New Hampshire Grand Prix, Mountain Series or XC series and qualify for race reimbursement, please fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiGNDXp5wC4ERCkE5NASfuOJAnmpYjSdmRsaGud1htEKwGZQ/viewform Deadline is Dec 13th.

Indoor track starts in the new year. Competitive Runners on Tuesday nights and Recreational signups are for Wednesday nights. Get some nice coached speedwork thru the winter! More information here: https://www.gatecity.org/indoor-track-workouts/

Events:
Nov 23rd – XC – Rachel’s Run – Tyngsboro, MA
Nov 24th – Novemberfest, Nashua, NH
Dec 8th – Mill Cities Relay – Nashua -> Lawrence
Jan 5th – Start of Freeze Your Buns Series
Jan 25th – Annual Awards Dinner

Take care and see you on the roads!

Weekly Announcements Nov. 13th 2019

Hello Striders!
Congrats to:

  • Tara Roark-Towle for completing the USATF All Terrain Series
  • Raymond Boutotte for also completing the USATF All terrain series
  • Donna Sarasin for finishing the Manchester Marathon, completing 3 marathons in 6 weeks and becoming a Marathon Maniac

If you or anyone you know has run a PR or had a significant accomplishment, please let me know!

Mill Cities! Last call for members. We’re putting teams together this week and have a few holes in the 30’s, 50’s and 70’s but can use striders in every other age group. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/yGA8ETtMap1opPz49

This is a last call to apply for one of the Boston Marathon bypass bibs that the club has historically received. Deadline is this Friday. For more information on the process and to apply, visit https://www.gatecity.org/boston-bibs/

Weekly Pennichuck group runs have started! Leave from the back of the Pennichuck Middle School at 6pm sharp. Need Headlamp and reflective vest. Questioning why you’re running up Deerhaven optional

The 21st Annual Novemberfest Race, Raffle, and Party will be held on Sunday November 24, 2019 at 11:33 am at Martha’s Exchange and Brewery. Valuable raffle prizes include ski lift tickets to Mt. Sunapee, jewelry from Cardin Jewelers, gift certificates from Fleet Feet Nashua and Goodales Bike Shop, golf equipment from Tulley BMW, mystery door prizes, and much more. Runners will also receive 2 draft beers, thanks to Martha’s Exchange, by making a small donation to the Nashua Children’s Home. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in 10-year age groups and special prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Don’t miss out on the fun. Sign up at http://www.lightboxreg.com/novemberfest_2019

We have a few volunteer opportunities coming up:PAL can always use a few extra hands, please contact Jen Jordan or Tom Cassetty if you are interested in helping out.

On Nov 16th, we’ll need some volunteers to help out at the Wolf Hollow 10 miler in Nashua. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/V24G6ACAdTv5iwen9

Novemberfest on November 24th will need a few volunteers as well, please contact Bob Thompson if you are interested.

Events:
Nov 16th – Wolf Hollow 10 miler – Mine Falls, Nashua, NH
Nov 23rd – XC – Rachel’s Run – Tyngsboro, MA
Nov 24th – Novemberfest, Nashua, NH
Dec 8th – Mill Cities Relay – Nashua -> Lawrence
Jan 5th – Start of Freeze Your Buns Series

Take care and see you on the roads!

Weekly Announcements Nov. 6th 2019

Hello Striders! Congrats to:

If you or anyone you know has run a PR or had a significant accomplishment, please let me know!

Mill Cities! WE NEED YOU! Yes you! We will be defending our 11th straight Mill Cities Championship on Dec 8th. We need everyone – doesn’t matter your pace – YOU CAN help us win. We are currently in need of runners in all age groups Last year we had over 120 club members competing, it was a COMPLETE team victory. Every Runner Counted, Every Point Counted. All club members are eligible to compete and there is no cost to participate. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/yGA8ETtMap1opPz49

You have only a few more days to preorder your Striderwear! Orders are due by Friday 11/8! Visit https://mintprintworks.printavo.com/merch/gatecitystriders/?code=gatecitystriders&current_store_id=3659&page=1

Weekly Pennichuck group runs have started! Leave from the back of the Pennichuck Middle School at 6pm sharp. Need Headlamp and reflective vest. Questioning why you’re running up Deerhaven optional 🙂

The 21st Annual Novemberfest Race, Raffle, and Party will be held on Sunday November 24, 2019 at 11:33 am at Martha’s Exchange and Brewery. Valuable raffle prizes include ski lift tickets to Mt. Sunapee, jewelry from Cardin Jewelers, gift certificates from Fleet Feet Nashua and Goodales Bike Shop, golf equipment from Tulley BMW, mystery door prizes, and much more. Runners will also receive 2 draft beers, thanks to Martha’s Exchange, by making a small donation to the Nashua Children’s Home. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in 10-year age groups and special prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.Don’t miss out on the fun. Sign up at http://www.lightboxreg.com/novemberfest_2019

The Gate City Striders historically receives a number of Boston Marathon entries from the BAA which entitle you to run the most famous marathon in the world without having to qualify! We have revamped our selection process and invite all club members to apply. Applicants will be evaluated on four major categories, including volunteering, participation, racing, and being a leader in the club. For more information on the process and to apply, visit https://www.gatecity.org/boston-bibs/

We have a few volunteer opportunities coming up:PAL can always use a few extra hands, please contact Jen Jordan or Tom Cassetty if you are interested in helping out.

On Nov 16th, we’ll need some volunteers to help out at the Wolf Hollow 10 miler in Nashua. Please sign up here:
https://forms.gle/V24G6ACAdTv5iwen9

Novemberfest on November 24th will need a few volunteers as well, please contact Bob Thompson if you are interested.

Events:
Nov 10th – XC – USATF New England Championships – Franklin Park
Nov 11th – Speaker Night – PEAK
Nov 16th – Wolf Hollow 10 miler – Mine Falls, Nashua, NH
Nov 23rd – XC – Rachel’s Run – Tyngsboro, MA
Nov 24th – Novemberfest, Nashua, NH
Dec 8th – Mill Cities Relay – Nashua -> Lawrence
Jan 5th – Start of Freeze Your Buns Series

Take care and see you on the roads!