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Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Goodfellow Tri and Southland Shuffle

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

This is a quick reminder for the 2011 Goodfellow AFB Triathlon on Saturday July 30th starting at 7:30 a.m.  The Tri will be at the Goodfellow Rec Camp is open to the public. It features a 400m open water swim, a 20K Bike ride, and a 5K run. Participants will receive a T-shirt and are invited to the cookout afterwards! For more information call 325-654-3242 or see the Flyer Register Online before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 27th.

Dont Forget — The 30th Annual SOUTHLAND SHUFFLE is coming up on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6! Start and finish will be at MEADOWCREEK PARK; the 2 and 6 mile runs will begin at 7:30 a.m. Registration will be the morning of the race from 6:30 a.m. to race time. Cost is $3.00 and muffins and bananas as well as plenty of water and gatorade will be available. Email afish1031@yahoo.com for more info. See you there!

Stay Cool!

Your SARL Board

Update – Run in the Sun

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

The biggest running event of the year is only two weeks away! Remember, the first 150 to register for the 39thAnnual Run in the Sun will get a free technical t-shirt and a race packet including:

  • A reusable ASU Fit bag
  • Energy gels courtesy of Randy‚Äôs Bike and Run
  • Vitamin samples courtesy of Complete Nutrition
  • Coupon for a ‚Äúfinal lap‚Äù at Chik-fil-a
  • Coupon for a two week free trial at San Angelo Community Health Club
  • Coupon for a discount off an hour massage at the San Angelo Massage Center
  • San Angelo Road Lizard bracelet

If that is not motivation enough to pre-register, then a $5 discount should be! The cost of the 8K goes up to $25 on race day ($22 for SARL Members). SO avoid the long lines on race day and PRE-REGISTER!
Pre-Register Here! 
We will have packet pick-up this year on Thursday, June 9thfrom 5-8pm & on Friday, June 10thfrom 12-8pm at Community Health Club. We are partnering with Community Health Club to bring you a health/fitness expo on Friday during packet pick-up. Come by and browse over a dozen health/wellness clubs, organizations, and vendors including:

  • MAC Racing
  • ASU Fit
  • Complete Nutrition
  • Randy‚Äôs Bike & Run
  • Storey Chiropractic
  • Brigade Basketball
  • San Angelo Bicycling Association
  • San Angelo State Park
  • San Angelo Community Medical Center
  • H-E-B Healthy Living

We will have fresh snacks available to all expo participants! Hope you will all come and check it out!

Race day registration will be available from 6-7am on Saturday, June 11that block one of Concho Avenue (in front of Eggemeyers). Again, registration will increase by $5 on race day. The race will start at 7:30 am sharp. The USATF certified course will start/finish on block one of Concho avenue, and will follow the river trail out and back for 4.97 miles total.  This is a flat & fast course that is perfect for a new personal record. Also, don’t forget about the 1 mile fitness walk/run!

For those of you new to the club, this race is a Road Runners Club of America Texas State Championship race. The RRCA will award championship plaques to the overall Male/Female, overall Male/Female Masters, overall Male/Female Grand Masters, and overall Male/Female Sr. Grand Masters. In addition,  1st, 2nd, & 3rdplace in each age division will receive a medal.

Please feel free to call us with any questions about the 39thAnnual Run in the Sun. Your SARL board has put a lot of thought and effort into making this a great event, and we hope to have a super turnout!

Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day!

Amanda

Race Update

Friday, August 12th, 2011

We have 3 busy weekends ahead of us! This Saturday make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Dash for Dyslexia Benefitting the JPW Learning Center. The Race/Walk will start at 8AM at the Bentwood Country Club Tennis Shop. There will also be a kids race.‚ See the Flyer for more information and pre register online to save money!‚ Race Day registration will start at 7:15AM‚ On¬Saturday July 30th will be the 2011 Goodfellow AFB Triathlon and will be held at the Goodfellow Rec Camp‚ See the flyer or call 654-3242 for more information and you can pregister online.

The 30th Annual SOUTHLAND SHUFFLE is coming up on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6! Start and finish will be at MEADOWCREEK PARK; the 2 and 6 mile runs will begin at 7:30 a.m. Registration will be the morning of the race from 6:30 a.m. to race time. Cost is $3.00 and muffins and bananas as well as plenty of water and gatorade will be available. Email afish1031@yahoo.com for more info. See you there!

Safe Running to All!

Your SARL Board