Weekly Announcements Dec. 11th 2019

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

Hello Striders!

Congrats to:

  • Karen Anderson Pattelena for helping her team win a brick on Sunday at Mill Cities. This was her first race back with the club after kicking cancer’s ass. Welcome back Karen!!

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

Good Luck to all of the PAL XC runners at Nationals this weekend out in Wisconsin!

While we came up just a point short of winning Mill Cities this year, I’m damn proud of everyone who took part. Heard from many of you out on the course that you beat what you thought you were going to run on Sunday. Nice work! The next streak starts in 2020!

We’ve reserved a theater for a private screening of Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker! Come join your GCS friends for a Friday night showing of the latest (and last) in the skywalker series. Buy your tickets here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044eaead2fa57-star1 First come, First served

We are currently looking for nominations for our annual awards. Know of a club member who has had a great year making a significant improvement, has come back from injury or a setback, has been a great supportive teammate, among other awards. Please nominate them here: https://www.gatecity.org/awards/ You do not have to nominate someone for every award, however, if you do nominate someone, please write a small blurb on why.

We will once again have a bus heading down for the Boston Marathon. You can reserve your spot by paying $65 / seat ($75 after Feb 15th) to Dan Dugan. Checks payable to GATE CITY STRIDERS and mailed to Marathon Bus, 22 Cabot Dr, Nashua NH 03064. Or Venmo Dan at Dan-Dugan-99. Please include Name of Runner, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Emergency Contact Name, Emergency Contact Number, Any concerns you won’t make it to Hotel by 5:30PM? Any questions, message Dan Dugan

If you purchased Strider wear this fall, it is currently available at the front desk at the Merrimack YMCA

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. 🙂

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 20th – Star Wars Episode 9 – Chunky’s Nashua
Jan 5th – Start of Freeze Your Buns Series
Jan 7th – Start of Indoor Track (competitive)
Jan 8th – Start of Indoor Track (recreational)
Jan 25th – Annual Awards Dinner
Feb 2nd – Super Sunday 5 mile (NEGP) – Cambridge, MA
Mar 15th – New Bedford Half Marathon (NEGP) – New Bedford, MA
Apr 4th – Frank Nealon Boston Tune Up 15k (NEGP) – Upton, MA
May 17th – Gate City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay – Nashua, NH
May 24th – Vermont City Marathon (NEGP) – Burlington, VT
Aug 29th – NH 10 Miler (NEGP) – Auburn, NH
Sep 20th – Lone Gull 10k (NEGP) – Gloucester, MA
TBD – BiggSteps 5k (NEGP) – Needham, MA

Take care and see you on the roads!

Weekly Announcements Dec. 4th 2019

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

Hello Striders!Congrats to:

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

We’ve reserved a theater for a private screening of Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker! Come join your GCS friends for a Friday night showing of the latest (and last) in the skywalker series. Buy your tickets here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044eaead2fa57-star1 First come, First served. Please contact Rebecca Dorr if you have any questions

It’s Mill Cities week! Hope to see everyone out on Sunday to help Gate City bring home the 12th straight championship! Teams are listed here: https://www.gatecity.org/mill-city-relays/ If you have any questions or issues, please contact the Mill Cities Team of Jack Wormwald, Steven Hammar and Justin Soucy directly. [email protected], [email protected]

We are currently looking for nominations for our annual awards. Know of a club member who has had a great year making a significant improvement, has come back from injury or a setback, has been a great supportive teammate, among other awards. Please nominate them here: https://www.gatecity.org/awards/ You do not have to nominate someone for every award, however, if you do nominate someone, please write a small blurb on why.

We will once again have a bus heading down for the Boston Marathon. You can reserve your spot by paying $65 / seat ($75 after Feb 15th) to Dan Dugan. Checks payable to GATE CITY STRIDERS and mailed to Marathon Bus, 22 Cabot Dr, Nashua NH 03064. Or Venmo Dan at Dan-Dugan-99. Please include Name of Runner, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Emergency Contact Name, Emergency Contact Number, Any concerns you won’t make it to Hotel by 5:30PM? Any questions, message Dan Dugan

If you purchased Strider wear this fall, it is currently available at the front desk at the Merrimack YMCA

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.

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/

New England Grand Prix slate for 2020 is out, I’ve added it to the calendar below.

Events:
Dec 8th – Mill Cities Relay – Nashua -> Lawrence
Dec 20th – Star Wars Episode 9 – Chunky’s Nashua
Jan 5th – Start of Freeze Your Buns Series
Jan 7th – Start of Indoor Track (competitive)
Jan 8th – Start of Indoor Track (recreational)
Jan 25th – Annual Awards Dinner
Feb 2nd – Super Sunday 5 mile (NEGP) – Cambridge, MA
Mar 15th – New Bedford Half Marathon (NEGP) – New Bedford, MA
Apr 4th – Frank Nealon Boston Tune Up 15k (NEGP) – Upton, MA
May 17th – Gate City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay – Nashua, NH
May 24th – Vermont City Marathon (NEGP) – Burlington, VT
Aug 29th – NH 10 Miler (NEGP) – Auburn, NH
Sep 20th – Lone Gull 10k (NEGP) – Gloucester, MA
TBD – BiggSteps 5k (NEGP) – Needham, MA

Take care and see you on the roads!

Weekly Announcements Nov. 27th 2019

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

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

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

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

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

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

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

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!

Weekly Announcements Oct. 23rd 2019

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

Hello Striders!Congrats to:

Lots of new Distance PRs at Ghost Train:

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. 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

Novemberfest: November 24th, register here: 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:
Oct 23rd – Candlelight Relay / Bell Lap
Oct 27th – NEGP – Cape Cod Marathon – Falmouth, MA
Oct 30th – Start of Wednesday Pennichuck Runs
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 – Freeze Your Buns

Take care and see you on the roads!

Weekly Announcements Oct. 16th 2019

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

Hello Striders!Congrats to:

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

Congrats to our latest Runner of the Month, Raymond Boutotte. Read more here: https://www.gatecity.org/runner-of-the-month/

The Last NHGP race is the Chad ½ marathon is THIS SUNDAY. We’re in the lead, but will need a strong finish to close out our second straight NHGP title. Currently very light on signups, please let Mark know if you’re running.

Mill Cities! It’s time to start the process of defending our 11 straight Mill Cities titles. We go for the dozen, the Tom Brady of championships, on December 8th. 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

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.

The Ghost Train Rail Trail Race, directed by long time strider Theresa Brown Berna, is looking for some volunteers to help out THIS WEEKEND. Please contact Theresa for more information

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:
Oct 20th – NHGP – CHaD ½ Marathon – Hanover, NH
Oct 23rd – Candlelight Relay / Bell Lap
Oct 27th – NEGP – Cape Cod Marathon – Falmouth, MA
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

Take care and see you on the roads!

Weekly Announcements Oct. 8th 2019

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

Hello Striders!Congrats to:

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

Congrats to our latest Runner of the Month, Raymond Boutotte. Read more here: https://www.gatecity.org/runner-of-the-month/

The Wayland XC Festival is this weekend. According to Mark, it is an easy course with little to no risk of rolled ankles or strange footfalls for those getting ready for later season marathons. Sign up and let Mark know if you’ll be running!

The Last NHGP race is the Chad ½ marathon on October 20th. We’re in the lead, but will need a strong finish to close out our second straight NHGP title. Please let Mark Furler know if you’re running.

Mill Cities! It’s time to start the process of defending our 11 straight Mill Cities titles. We go for the dozen, the Tom Brady of championships, on December 8th. 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

We have a few volunteer opportunities coming up:PAL is starting up this coming weekend, please contact Jennifer Jordan or Tom Cassetty if you are interested in helping out.

The Ghost Train Rail Trail Race, directed by long time strider Theresa Brown Berna, is looking for some volunteers to help out the weekend of October 19th and 20th. Please contact Theresa for more information

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

Events:
Oct 13th – XC – Wayland XC Festival – Wayland, MA
Oct 20th – NHGP – CHaD ½ Marathon – Hanover, NH
Oct 23rd – Candlelight Relay / Bell Lap
Oct 27th – NEGP – Cape Cod Marathon – Falmouth, MA
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

Take care and see you on the roads!

Weekly Announcements Sept. 24th 2019

by Stephen Rouleau Weekly News

Hello Striders!

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

We had another Sea of Red on Sunday at the Granite State 10 Miler! Such a strong showing. Overheard one person early in the race commenting that there were “A lot of you in red” out there.. I’m still waiting for the results to be updated with the team scores to see how we ended up doing. But lots of great performances on a tough course! (I’m not sure I want to see that hill at mile 5.5 again anytime soon

Congrats also to everyone who raced Lone Gull 10k (NEGP) on Sunday! Every Runner Counts, Every Point Counts!

It’s almost time to start thinking about defending our Mill Cities Title. We’ll start collecting names soon. Save the date: December 8th! #QuestForTwelveStraightTitles

Those who won the free entry into the Wolf Hollow 10 miler should have an email in their inbox from me. If you did not receive it, please let me know. For everyone else, a discount code is available: GCSWH10. We’ll be looking for volunteers in the next few weeks to help out with a water stop here.

Events:
Sept 29th – Mountain Series – Waterville Valley
Sept 29th – XC – Brown Bear Invitational – Westfield, MA
Oct 13th – XC – Wayland XC Festival – Wayland, MA
Oct 20th – NHGP – CHaD ½ Marathon – Hanover, NH
Oct 23rd – Candlelight Relay / Bell Lap
Oct 27th – NEGP – Cape Cod Marathon – Falmouth, MA
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

Take care and see you on the roads!