ST. PETE ROAD RUNNERS
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the St. Pete Road Runners (SPRR) is to encourage running and walking for individuals of all ages and abilities in a social environment while promoting fitness and providing education in the community. The SPRR club is well suited for the recreational runner or walker as well as the serious competitor.
SPRR extends an open invitation to runners and walkers of all abilities to come out and join us for one of our group runs.
LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION
Volunteers Still Needed for Gasparilla Marathon - The SPRR has once again been given a wonderful opportunity to help out and get our name out in the local running community. One of the top and most well known races in the state of Florida will once again be gracing the Tampa Bay area at the end of February. Please consider offering your volunteer services as the SPRR will be assisting at a water stop for the FINAL Gasparilla Marathon. So plan on joining us as we welcome a new Gasparilla era and watch a historic finale. If you're interested please email Eric Sager.
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PurpleStride is Coming Soon, See What You Can Do to Help - The St. Pete Road Runners Club is teaming up with the Tampa Bay Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to host the Second Annual "PurpleStride" Competitive Run and Family Walk. The event will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at the War Veterans' Memorial Park in St Petersburg. Great Fajitas and Ice Cream post race party so please thank our sponsors, Cody's Original Roadhouse and Unilever. Second Annual “PurpleStride”Competitive Run and Family Walk. The event will be held
SPRR Grand Prix Sponsored by Fit2Run Updates - The Manatee River 5 Miler was the first race of the Grand Prix and took place in December 2009. All members participating had a great time and ran well. Don't worry if you were not able to run the race because we are scoring the top 7 out of 11 races in the Grand Prix. The leaders of the Grand Prix up through the first race are posted in the Grand Prix Leaders section. A complete list of participants and scores are posted on our website (www.sprr.org).
The Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K is the next race in the Grand Prix and will take place on Saturday, February 27. If you have not registered, a link to the race website is included in the Official Race Schedule section. We want to see as many of our members participate in this great area race as possible. We also need volunteers on Sunday for the marathon and half marathon.
The Bay to Bay 12K was originally included as the March race, but the race has unfortunately been cancelled. Therefore, we are including the Florida Beach Halfathon in the Grand Prix. The race director, Chris Lauber, has agreed to give us 2 free race entries for including the race in the Grand Prix, and we will be raffling them off at our upcoming club meeting on February 11. You must be present to win! Chris has also agreed to give each of our members a $5 discount on the race entry for the Half Marathon and the 5K (not included in the Grand Prix). To receive the discount, you must pre-register by mail. Just deduct the $5 from the race entry and write on the entry form that you are an SPRR member. A link to the race website is also provided in the Official Race Schedule section. More details will be provided at the February meeting.
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Sample, Taste, and Enjoy - Girls, you are invited to a relaxing evening where you will learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This event is hosted by SPRR member, Christine Sparks and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the club. It's always a great bargain when you can enjoy a girls night out and benefit your running club at the same time. Here are the details:
Volunteers Still Needed for Gasparilla Marathon - The SPRR has once again been given a wonderful opportunity to help out and get our name out in the local running community. One of the top and most well known races in the state of Florida will once again be gracing the Tampa Bay area at the end of February. Please consider offering your volunteer services as the SPRR will be assisting at a water stop for the FINAL Gasparilla Marathon. So plan on joining us as we welcome a new Gasparilla era and watch a historic finale. If you're interested please email Eric Sager.
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PurpleStride is Coming Soon, See What You Can Do to Help - The St. Pete Road Runners Club is teaming up with the Tampa Bay Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to host the Second Annual "PurpleStride" Competitive Run and Family Walk. The event will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at the War Veterans' Memorial Park in St Petersburg. Great Fajitas and Ice Cream post race party so please thank our sponsors, Cody's Original Roadhouse and Unilever. Second Annual “PurpleStride”Competitive Run and Family Walk. The event will be held
For more info and details please visit www.PurpleStride.org or contact Tracy Connolly at Tracy_Connolly@Yahoo.com
___________________________________________________________________________________________________SPRR Grand Prix Sponsored by Fit2Run Updates - The Manatee River 5 Miler was the first race of the Grand Prix and took place in December 2009. All members participating had a great time and ran well. Don't worry if you were not able to run the race because we are scoring the top 7 out of 11 races in the Grand Prix. The leaders of the Grand Prix up through the first race are posted in the Grand Prix Leaders section. A complete list of participants and scores are posted on our website (www.sprr.org).
The Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K is the next race in the Grand Prix and will take place on Saturday, February 27. If you have not registered, a link to the race website is included in the Official Race Schedule section. We want to see as many of our members participate in this great area race as possible. We also need volunteers on Sunday for the marathon and half marathon.
The Bay to Bay 12K was originally included as the March race, but the race has unfortunately been cancelled. Therefore, we are including the Florida Beach Halfathon in the Grand Prix. The race director, Chris Lauber, has agreed to give us 2 free race entries for including the race in the Grand Prix, and we will be raffling them off at our upcoming club meeting on February 11. You must be present to win! Chris has also agreed to give each of our members a $5 discount on the race entry for the Half Marathon and the 5K (not included in the Grand Prix). To receive the discount, you must pre-register by mail. Just deduct the $5 from the race entry and write on the entry form that you are an SPRR member. A link to the race website is also provided in the Official Race Schedule section. More details will be provided at the February meeting.
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Sample, Taste, and Enjoy - Girls, you are invited to a relaxing evening where you will learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This event is hosted by SPRR member, Christine Sparks and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the club. It's always a great bargain when you can enjoy a girls night out and benefit your running club at the same time. Here are the details:
Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle through Arbonne's Figure 8 products & Detox Spa Line.
Hosted by: Christine Sparks
When: Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m.
When: Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1001 1st Street NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701
RSVP by February 15th to reserve your spot.
RSVP to Robin Murphy
(727) 735-7740 or
RSVP by February 15th to reserve your spot.
RSVP to Robin Murphy
robinmurphy401@yahoo.com
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Board Members Take on New Tasks in the New Year and are always Willing to Share the Volunteer Opportunities With You - The SPRR is always looking for help with volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Our next volunteer opportunity will be at the Gasparilla Distance Classic. There are still available slots to work at the SPRR booth at the Expo on Saturday as well as the SPRR race course water stop on Sunday. The SPRR is also always in need of those individuals that would like to help out with specfic committees that the board has set up. Whatever your interests are, from helping kids to working with websites, we'd love to have you come and share with us. For more volunteer information please email Eric Sager or the individual board member that is involved with the program of your choice. Board members and specific jobs can be found on our Club Info page.
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February Club Meeting Sure to be Therapeutic - Lisa Ferguson is a Licensed Physical Therapist and practices at The Comprehensive Rehab Center at Palms of Pasadena Hospital inSt Petersburg , Florida Washington University in St Louis
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A Worthwhile Community Partner - Significant community involvement is such a vital objective for the St Pete Road Runners and there may be no better community organization to partner with and support than The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. The Hospice Center courteously provides a space and timeframe for hosting both the SPRR monthly board of directors meeting and the SPRR monthly general membership meeting. More importantly than this, the SPRR would like to recognize that The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated staff whose purpose is to provide a vast number of programs and amount of support in various community settings. From grief counseling to social work and from medical care and treatment to alternative therapies, the Hospice Center is a treasured and indispensable element in our community with programs for everyone. For more information about the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast or to make a financial donation or time commitment to the organization please call(727) 586-4432 or visit their website via any of our Hospice links. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Want to join SPRR? Visit the Club Info page to download a membership application. Bring your completed form and dues to the next meeting, give your form and dues to any member of the Board of Directors, or just mail everything to us.
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Friendly Faces are Always Welcome - Make sure that you check out our Group Runs page to find the perfect time for you to come and join us on any of our group runs. Don't feel that you must be a member to join us. We'd love to have you out their no matter what.
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Board Members Take on New Tasks in the New Year and are always Willing to Share the Volunteer Opportunities With You - The SPRR is always looking for help with volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Our next volunteer opportunity will be at the Gasparilla Distance Classic. There are still available slots to work at the SPRR booth at the Expo on Saturday as well as the SPRR race course water stop on Sunday. The SPRR is also always in need of those individuals that would like to help out with specfic committees that the board has set up. Whatever your interests are, from helping kids to working with websites, we'd love to have you come and share with us. For more volunteer information please email Eric Sager or the individual board member that is involved with the program of your choice. Board members and specific jobs can be found on our Club Info page.
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February Club Meeting Sure to be Therapeutic - Lisa Ferguson is a Licensed Physical Therapist and practices at The Comprehensive Rehab Center at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in
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A Worthwhile Community Partner - Significant community involvement is such a vital objective for the St Pete Road Runners and there may be no better community organization to partner with and support than The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. The Hospice Center courteously provides a space and timeframe for hosting both the SPRR monthly board of directors meeting and the SPRR monthly general membership meeting. More importantly than this, the SPRR would like to recognize that The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated staff whose purpose is to provide a vast number of programs and amount of support in various community settings. From grief counseling to social work and from medical care and treatment to alternative therapies, the Hospice Center is a treasured and indispensable element in our community with programs for everyone. For more information about the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast or to make a financial donation or time commitment to the organization please call
Want to join SPRR? Visit the Club Info page to download a membership application. Bring your completed form and dues to the next meeting, give your form and dues to any member of the Board of Directors, or just mail everything to us.
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Friendly Faces are Always Welcome - Make sure that you check out our Group Runs page to find the perfect time for you to come and join us on any of our group runs. Don't feel that you must be a member to join us. We'd love to have you out their no matter what.
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St. Pete Road Runners
P.O. Box 14516
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
SPRR is a member of the Road Runners Club of America
