Due to the Drake Relays this weekend, the Drake campus will be closed to the Capital Striders’ Saturday morning training group. Instead, if you are still interested in running, we will be moving our start to Fitness Sports, located at 7230 University in Clive. The run will still start at 7 a.m. and offer up to 10 miles of supported run. Runners can choose to run less by turning around at any point, as the run will be... 

Don’t forget to join us for the Revenge of the Penguins 5K Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 11 at the southwest terrace at Gray’s Lake at 9 a.m.  Capital Striders’ members can sign up for only $5.  Non-members can join in the fun for $25; this fee includes cost of the race and yearly membership into the Capital Striders Club.  All race entry fees will benefit Above & Beyond Cancer, Inc.  Kids... 

As many of you have heard, our running community was struck by the tragic events during yesterday’s 117th annual running of the Boston Marathon. According to news reports, nearly 160 Iowans were registered for running’s pinnacle event, and thankfully, all are reportedly safe. The Des Moines Register has first-hand accounts of the events from Iowans who were at the event in today’s online Register. The Capital Striders... 

Don’t miss out on the free Essential Workshop for Beginning Runners, on Monday, April 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Compass Chiropractic in Clive.  This workshop will help you learn the concepts and techniques of low impact running style and proper form.  This information will help you ease into running without pain or injuries. View this flier to learn more!  Read More →