- 25 DAYS UNTIL THE 33RD ANNUAL THE NEWS-MESSENGER CAMELBACK RUN! Don’t miss out on the premier running event in our area! Entry forms are available at all club events, the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com. Highlights:
1. This years special guest: 3 Time Olympian, 2 Time World Cross Country Champion (The ONLY American Male to ever win and he did it twice!) and American Distance Running Legend….. CRAIG VIRGIN!
2. The EXPO! Featuring merchandise, displays, information and give aways from area businesses and organizations like: SECOND SOLE, FREMONT ELITE RUNNER’S CLUB, ALEXA BROWN MEMORIAL 5K, SANDUSKY COUNTY PARK DISTRICT, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FREMONT CYCLE AND FITNESS, TEAM JENNY, FREMONT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, FREMONT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, POWERBAR AND SPECIAL GUEST CRAIG VIRGIN! The Expo will be held at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex on Friday, June 17th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Craig Virgin will speak at 7:00 pm) and Race Day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
3. THE RETURN OF THE STEAK DINNERS! Once again our great friends at APPLEBEE’S will be providing FREE steak dinners and other snacks to all participants. If you’ve participated in the past, you know that this is the real deal!
- Out of Town Race Results
Cleveland Half Marathon
Jeff Krieger- 2:03
Nicole Hill- 2:04:05
Capital City Half Marathon
Kim Hutton- 2:34:11
Colleen Schlea- 2:15:11
Jessica Berlekamp-Crowell- 2:17:52
- Items from last Wednesday’s Club Meeting:
1. Jeff Gabel reported that the club flag should arrive in the very near future
2. John Elder spoke about the Butt Buster XC Series this summer and handed out entry/information forms. John also invited anyone interested to help out with the Ross XC team this coming July
3. Donations: Those present voted to make donations to: TEAM Jenny ($100), Sandusky County Safety Assistance Team ($100) and Amanda Gump ($100)
4. Camelback Run- Ron reported that sponsor money was still coming in. Those in attendance voted to use the tear off race numbers at the finish line this year instead of Popsicle sticks. Dave Slater reported that Applebee’s was still on board and looking forward to being a part of the event again. Bob Marker agreed to check with the News-Messenger in regards to the awards. John Gilbert reminded everyone that the youth races will be run on St. Joseph Street this year. Marc reported that out guest, Craig Virgin, is set and travel plans are being finalized.
- Dash Through The Park!- The coolest Youth Road Race in the area will take place this Saturday at 10:00 am in Rodger Young Park. Boys and Girls in grades K through 6 will have the chance to compete in the age groups and Dash Through The Park! Medals will be given to the Top 5 in each grade and all runners will receive a Participation Award. Distances to be run:
K to Grade 2 Boys and Girls- 1K (.6 Mile)
3rd and 4th Grade Boys and Girls- 2K- (1.2 Miles)
5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls- 3K (1.8 Miles)
Entry fee is $2 per runner. Know a kid who’ll enjoy the event? Bring them to the park! Want to be a part of the fun? Show up at Rodger Young Park (near the cannons off of Tiffin Street) at 9:30 am and we’ll let you be a part of the action!
- The Northwest Ohio Youth Running Clinic- Friday, June 17th. 1:00 pm. Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Featuring: 3 Time Olympian, 2 Time World Champion and American Running Legend…. CRAIG VIRGIN!. This FREE clinic is open to all area athletes. The chance to meet and learn from a legend! For more information contact Marc at (419) 334 5906 or mdglotz@fremontohio.org
- Camp Endurance 2011- Camp Endurance is a special Cross Country/Long Distance Running Camp for all youth grades 4 and up. Participants will focus on: Building Endurance, Stretching and Training Methods in a fun and positive environment. Camp will be held at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex from June 13th to June 17th. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (June 17th’s session will go longer due to the Youth Running Clinic). Instructors for the week include area high school coaches, college runners and members of the local running community. Fee is $10 per runner and includes camp shirt and snacks. Registration forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.
- NIke ReUse A Shoe Program- In conjunction with the Hershey Track and Field Program held every summer in Fremont, we are partnering with Nike to take those worn out shoes hanging around in your closet and recycle them into new places to train and play like running tracks, football fields, basketball courts and playgrounds. Drop them off at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex at anytime or bring them to the Camelback Run and place them in the marked bin
- Butt Buster Cross Country Series- Sponsored by the Fremont Elite Runner’s Club and Fremont Ross Cross Country. June 28th, July 12th, July 26th and August 9th. 6:30 pm at Walsh Park. There will be a 2 Mile Middle School Race and a 5K Open Race each evening. Times and results will be posted weekly. Entry fee is $2 per race. Entry forms available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com, all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.
- The Northcoast Inland Trail Relay- Entry is now open! Assemble your team and take the challenge of racing a 4 person or 2 person team almost 22 miles from Clyde to Elmore on the Northcoast Inland Trail! Entry forms and more information available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com , all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.
- TEAM Jenny 5K- Saturday, June 25th. 9:00 am. Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Support this very worthwhile cause! This years efforts benefit Emily Rader a young lady from our area battling back from a car crash in late 2010. Entry forms available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com, all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.
- Portage River Festival 5K- A benefit for the Elmore Historical Society. Sunday, June 26th. 10:30 am. Entry forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com
- Second Sole Group Runs- These great (and FREE) events continue on Thursday nights at Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg. May’s Group Runs are sponsored by: Mizuno and Second Sole and feature:
May 26th- Mizuno Draw String Track Bags for all participants
For more information, contact Second Sole at 419 931 8484
- THE Van Trip of the Year! It’s coming! Wednesday, August 3rd! We set up shop in the parking lot behind Second Sole and make the FERC presence known (and heard) at Levis Commons for the SOLE TO SOLE 5K! More information to come!
