NEWS
The 26th Annual Bop To the Top Stair Climb is scheduled for Saturday,
January 24 at the OneAmerican Tower in Indianapolis, Indiana. web
Big River Running
presents "The Long Green Line," a feature length documentary
about cross country coaching legend Joe Newton - Wed, Feb 25 at the
Des Peres Cinema and Feb 26 at the Moolah Theater. web
South City Racing Series will consist of the Macklind Avenue Mile,
Epiphany Run for the Stars, TPNA 5k and the Run for the Hills. Series
age-group winners will earn awards. Special goodies for runners who
participate in all four events.
The Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA) needs individuals
to help their challenged athletes train. DASA will host the 2009 National
Junior Disability Championships, July 25- Aug 2. They will welcome
250 athletes and over 800 people from across the country. The athletes
will compete in 3x3 wheelchair basketball, table tennis, archery,
track & field and weight lifting. Learn more about DASA on their
web. A recent
article
details their participation at the most recent Lake St Louis Triathlon.
For info, e-mail DASA director
Kelly Behlmann
Jan 18 - Starting
Block Resolution 5k Run - Columbia, MO. Each $25 entry receive a $20
gift card to the Starting Block (T-shirts for pre-registered runners).
Events include snacks, chip timing, drawings, prizes and gender equalizer
race format. web
Jan 24 - Starting
Block Resolution 5k Run - Springfield, MO. Each $25 entry receive
a $20 gift card to the Starting Block (T-shirts for pre-registered
runners). Events include snacks, chip timing, drawings, prizes and
gender equalizer race format. web
Jan 25 - Midwest
Bicycle Expo and Swap Meet Hosted by the St. Louis Regional Bicycle
Federation - Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, Illinois.
Individuals, bike shops, non-profits, and bike-related businesses
will have booths with bike related goods. Silent auction
features items from local businesses. St. Louis BicycleWORKS will
accept donations of old bikes at the event which will be refurbished
thru their Earn-a-Bike program for local youths, or sent to developing
countries. $8 at the door (pick up $2 off coupons at REI Bike Shop
while they last). Event free to current Bike Fed members and children
under 15. E-mail or 314-707-5001
Jan 31 - Urban Orienteering Race - Springfield, Missouri. Entry is
just $8/person. This is a 2-hour (7-9pm) orienteering race thru the
city in which teams locate as many checkpoints as possible. Pizza
party follows. E-mail
or 417-890-7200
Feb 7 - Bonk Hard Chill Adventure Race- 2-person & 4-person teams
(male, female, co-ed) will face the Missouri winter and up to 12-hours
of mountain biking, paddling, running, trekking and orienteering at
Lake of the Ozarks State Park. web
Feb 28 - Castlewood
Cup Trail Race - 10am Castlewood State Park. Runners will negotiate
10.1 miles of grass, dirt, rocks, and creek crossings. Event will
be limited to 300 participants. Info and entry forms on Big River
Running web.
Mar 22 - Extreme
Spring Sprint Adventure Race - 9am at Acorns Resort in the Flint Hills
of Milford, Kansas. 4-person ($35/member) and 2-person ($45/member)
teams orienteer, bike, run/trek, kayak or canoe, ropes & other
challenges in this fun
and challenging 6-8 hr event. Online registration closes March 20.
Apr 25 - Capital City Adventure Race - 4-6 hour event in which participants
paddle, MTB, hike/trek and tackle mystery events over a 25 mile course
thru Jefferson City. web
Resistance Stretching Classes offered at Maplewood Bicycle, 6-7pm
on Mondays and Wednesdays, January 5-28. Bring stretchy clothes, yoga
mat, and towel. Fee: $120. Call to register: 314-781-9566
Structured, 18-week
marathon/half-marathon training programs offered through Little Shark
Athletic Co and TriSmart Training Systems. web.
Peloton Cyclery
is offering a 10-week indoor trainer program 6-7pm, Tue & Thu
evenings. Pedal to videos with drills to improve cadence,
power, effeciency, and pedal stroke. Bring bike and trainer, or purchase
one at discount. First class is $10, the rest are free. web
| Frostbite
Run Series - 314-781-3926 |
|
ACP Brevet Schedule - web
|
| Dec 13 |
12km
|
3km
|
|
March 14 |
200km |
| Dec
27 |
10M
|
2M
|
|
March
21 |
200km |
| Jan 10 |
20k
|
5k
|
|
March 29 |
200km |
| Jan
24 |
13.1M
|
4M
|
|
April
4 |
300km |
| Feb 7 |
15k
|
3M
|
|
April 18 |
300km |
| |
|
|
|
April 25 |
300km |
| Snowball
Run Series - web |
|
May 16 |
400km |
| Jan
4 |
20km |
5M |
|
May 23 |
400km |
| Jan
18 |
25km |
3M |
|
June
13 |
600km |
| Feb
1 |
10M |
4M |
|
June
27 |
600km |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Winter Indoor
Triathlons |
|
|
|
| Feb 1 |
West County YMCA |
e-mail |
Flyer
/ Reg. Form |
| Feb
7 |
JCC
Chesterfield |
Regtister |
PDF |
| Feb
8 |
JCC
Chesterfield |
Regtister |
PDF |
| Feb 21 |
Y-Not Tri - Springfield,
MO |
web |
417-862-7456
x158 |
| Feb 22 |
Wildwood YMCA |
636-458-6635 |
|
| Feb 28 |
SIU-Carbondale |
web |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Frostbite
Relay Swim Series - 636-458-6636 ext:245 |
|
| Jan
11 |
1.5M |
|
|
|
|
| Feb
1 |
1.75M |
|
|
|
|
| Feb
22 |
2M |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 2009 Fat Tire
Duathlon Series - web |
|
|
| Mar 7 |
Devil's Revenge |
Clinton Lake State
Park |
Lawrence,
KS |
| Mar 29 |
Black Locus |
SAC River TRails |
Springfield,
MO |
| Apr 25 |
God's Country |
Lawrence River Trail |
Lawrence,
KS |
| |