Saturday August 28th Training Run
Saturday August 28th Training Run...
We will be starting at 7:00 am at Gray’s Lake again and have 12 and 6 mile routes planned.  Meet at the southeast parking lot in Gray’s Lake.  The route will take us through downtown and onto the Capital Pursuit 10 mile course.  Hope to see you there! The Capital Striders Summer & Fall Training Group is designed to prepare runners of all skill levels for the fall racing season. Whether you’re training... 
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$5 discount for Strider members who pre-register for Capital Pursuit
$5 discount for Strider members who pre-register f...
Follow the registration instructions on GetMeRegistered.com and enter your strider member number to receive the discount. https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=3778  Online pre-registration available until midnight on Sept 22nd.  Read More →
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Call for pacers for the Des Moines Marathon
Call for pacers for the Des Moines Marathon...
Click here for the request pacers document. The IMT Des Moines Marathon seeks experienced distance runners that have a strong desire to give back to the sport by serving as Van Meter Industrial, Inc. Pace Team Leaders for the Marathon and Half Marathon on October 17, 2010. Marathon pace team goals will be spaced every 10 minutes from 3:00 to 4:00 hours and every 15 minutes from 4:00 to 5:30 hours. Half Marathon... 
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2010 Scholarship Winners Named
2010 Scholarship Winners Named...
Learie Jones Photo Dawn Gildersleeve Photo John Freude Photo Each year, the Striders award three cross country athletes a one-time scholarship simply by completing an application and writing an essay on how running has played a role in their accomplishments. The 2010 Capital Striders Scholarship winners have been announced: Learie Jones, Des Moines East High School Dawn Gildersleeve, North Polk High School John Freude,... 
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