Shawangunk Runners Youth Track & Field Development Program

The Shawangunk Runners are putting on a Youth Track & Field Development Program for children ages 7-14 starting April 16th.

Providing introductory running, athletic skill, and field event instruction for ages 7-14. Led by New York State and USA Track and Field certified coach, representatives of the Shawangunk Running Club, and volunteer high school varsity athletes.

Activities will vary and may include: sprinting, distance running, relays, long jump, shot put, turbo javelin, hurdles and team running games.

Details can be found at: https://shawangunkrunners.com/youth

2015 Shawangunk Runners Membership Open

The membership for to join the Shawangunk Runners is now open.
Membership Form

We looked into online registration but at this point haven’t found a suitable way to do that so we’re going with a form for this year.

$20 Per Individual or Family
$10 Per Student (Under 18)

Membership gets you and/or your family entry into the New Paltz Summer Series along with a Shawangunk Runners Sticker.

New Paltz Summer Series
7/6 – Undercliff / Overcliff
7/13 – Lou’s Run
7/20 – Patterson’s Pellet
7/27 – Blueberry Run
8/3 – Fun Run & Awards

Shawangunk Runners Sticker 2

~ Christopher

 

 

Rock and Snow “Bridge 2 Bridge” Run

The 2015 Rock and Snow “Bridge 2 Bridge” 5 Mile Run will be happening on Saturday April 11th, 2015 at 9 am (rain or shine).

A 5 mile race put on by the Shawangunk Runners Club to benefit the Mohonk Preserve- Limited to 300 runners. 5 miles of running on beautiful carriage trails laid down during the Victorian era for ladies and gentlemen to enjoy nature. The course is basically flat with one hill halfway through the course (no single track). There will be t-shirts, awards and excellent post race refreshments . Pre-entry fees are $25 for Preserve members and $30 for non members. This year’s Bridge 2 Bridge finishers will receive free entry into Lou’s Run (4.25 mile) also at Spring Farm on 7/13/15 (part of the Shawangunk Runners Summer Series) So, your entry fee gets you TWO races at a beautiful venue!

Mohonks Race Page | Shawangunk Runners Event Page | Facebook Event

Wednesday Evening Runs (Winter)

Pat Sheeley is putting together a Wednesday Evening Run during the Winter at SUNY NP.

Time: 6pm
Location: In front of the SUNY NP Wellness Center
Distance: 4-6 miles

From Pat:
“Pace will be determined by amount of people who show. It’s not a race.
In March, we will start doing some tempo training but for now it’s basically just a casual run to get miles in.”

If you’re on Facebook please join the Shawangunk Wednesday/Friday Night Running Workouts Group for updates

~ Christopher

Some highlights from the club meeting

Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting last night. I think we had a fantastic turn out and lots of ideas.

First, it was decided that the club would become an official member of the Road Runners Club of America. We will begin the process and paperwork and hopefully become official soon. We also had to chose board members as part of the process. The following are the board members for 2015…
President: Steve Schallenkamp
Vice President: Beth Glace
Treasurer: Dan Freedman
Secretary: Greg Cecere
Technology: Christopher Regan

We will keep people posted on the progress and when we officially open up sign up for membership.

It was decided to continue the Youth Track Club and more details about this years sessions will be available in the near future.

I continue to work on chip timing for the group. I’ve been learning during the process and hopefully it’ll be ready for primetime for our races this year.

Christopher

Club Meeting this Friday 1/30

To all Shawangunk Runners:
Hey everyone, a reminder that we have a meeting this Friday at SUNY New Paltz, immediately following the track workout. Pizza will be served.
We absolutely need to discuss a proposal to become affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America, and the adoption of appropriate bylaws. We must decide what to do with the Youth XC Track and XC programs, since the former coach, Alan Serrano has moved. Additionally, we have to set dates for all 2015 club races.
Please, please try to attend, we need the support of as many runners as possible!
Thank you,
Beth

Happy Holidays!

 

happyholidaysThe Shawangunk Runners want to wish you very Happy Holiday’s and a new year filled with lots of happiness and running.

Indoor Track Update
Track workouts will start again on Friday 1/9/15. Warm-up starts at 5:30 with faster running starting at 6.
Contact: Beth

Club Meeting
There will be a club meeting following the track workout on Friday 1/16/15 at SUNY New Paltz
Agenda:
Investigate becoming a Road Runners Club of America Club allowing us to be a not-for-profit organization.
Planning of events/workouts for the year
Update on race timing equipment
Note: We usually order pizza for the meeting
Information; Steve or Beth

 

Holiday Classic 5k & Viking Run

While the Shawangunk Runners don’t have any races coming up there are 2 nice winter races coming up in the area.

Saturday 10/20 @ 10am
The Holiday Classic 5k at Columbia-Greene Community College on Rt. 23 in Hudson, NY.
Please check out the race flyer for more details – Flyer | Online Registration
Smaller age groups for awards and gloves to the first 150 registrants.
Please bring a unexpired dry good item with you to donate

Sunday 10/28 @ 1pm
The Viking Run (10k) at St. Peters Church in Rosendale, NY.
Race day sign-up only with a donation of $5.
I’ve heard this is one doozy of a course. 😉

After The Leaves Have Fallen Results

We had a magnificent November day in Minnewaska State Park with partly cloudy skies, temperatures in the low 50’s and no precipitation. With a change to a Half Marathon course we had over a 100 runner increase from last year. 315 people crossed the finish line and received their finisher glass.

I’d like to thank runners for participating, all the volunteers who gave their time without which we couldn’t put on a successful race, and of course Steve Schallenkamp the race director. It takes a lot of time and effort both behind the scenes and day of to put on a race. Luckily the Shawangunk Runners have a great group to make it possible.

Charlotte & Roger Kopp were out on the course taking pictures as well as Bob Kopac. I’m sure they’ll be working hard on looking through and touching up photos. I’ll get links posted as soon as they are ready so keep your eyes peeled for that. Another wonderful set of people who come out and spend their time to take pictures of our runners.

I had a few issues with the timing but have done my best. Please find the results here – Results
* If there are any corrections please email me and I’ll see what needs to be done.

Thank you once again and we look forward to the 2015 race season