2009 June / July Newsletter - Gate City Striders

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Speaking of the beginner running program, head
coach Dave Camire brought our existing beginner
program to a whole new level with the introduction
of the Couch to 5k program which began May 13.
Hats off to coach Dave! As the expression goes, if
I had a nickel for every one of Dave’s great ideas, I
would be a rich woman. Now, being an event
director himself, Dave keeps many of his great
ideas to himself. Fortunately for us, however, he
does occasionally share his ideas! Specifically, it was
Dave’s idea to offer a C25K program to members
of the community. Because of him, our
membership increased by more than 80 members in
just one day! Welcome to all C25K participants. I
hope that you continue to stay active in the club
well beyond the 9-week program.
Bedford 12k - Senior Women - First Place Trophy
We have programs for members of all ages, from
toddler to veteran, and all abilities, from beginner to
advanced. Fitness University is just getting started,
as well as our Summer Trail 5k & 5-mile Race Series
on Monday nights in Mine Falls Park. For more
information about these and other events
happening this summer at GCS, visit our website at
www.gatecity.org.
Keep up the good work, everyone!
“There are as many reasons for running as
there are days in the year, years in my life. But
mostly I run because I am an animal and a
child, an artist and a saint. So, too, are you.
Find your own play, your own self-renewing
compulsion, and you will become the person
you are meant to be.”
—George Sheehan
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