We are extremely fortunate to have a variety of local merchants and businesses who support the Capital Striders' mission, organization, and our members.

Strider members who present their current membership card at the following business will receive the benefits indicated. Please support our sponsors - they support us.

Byron's Best Massage
3709 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
515.274.6164
Bapp3rd@aol.com
Full-body, sport, and other specialized massage techniques by Byron Patterson, C.M.T. All appointments in advance - no walk-ins. Call or eMail with "massage" in the subject line. Mention you are a strider member and show your membership card.
*$5 off full-body massage

Chiropractic in Motion
4150 Westown Parkway, Suite 201
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515.267.9956
www.chiroinmotion.com
Full-body health and wellness clinic. Treatment of low back, neck, headaches, numbness/tingling and extremity work. Many adjusting techniques, along with physiotherapy and rehab. Open M-F, walk-ins welcome. Accepting most insurance.
*$30 initial consultation, exam and x-rays

Compass Chiropractic
12337 Stratford Drive
Clive, IA 50325
(by the Boston's Restaurant at 124th and University)
515.309.1217
www.compasschiro.com
Active Release Techniques and chiropractic care to resolve runner's knee, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, shin splints, hip pain, and low back pain. Care begins with a thorough biomechanical and functional evaluation. Major leg muscle groups are checked for function and flexibility and digital footscan determines ideal footwear. Care is covered by most insurances.
*No charge first visit (consultation, exam, any needed x-rays, and report of findings) with $25 or greater donation to Capital Striders. $50 discount on guaranteed semi-flexible custom orthotics.

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Conrad Hanson, CPA
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, PC
1601 West Lakes Parkway, Suite 300
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515.288.3279
chanson@mhcscpa.com
Tax return preparation and other accounting services. Make an appointment, mention you're a strider member, and show your current membership card for a discount.
*15% off individual tax return preparation

Fitness Sports
7230 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
515.277.4785
www.fitnesssports.com
Running shoes, apparel, swimming gear, watches, heart monitors, etc.
*15% discount on all regularly-priced merchandise

Gong Fu Tea
414 E 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.288.3388
www.gongfu-tea.com
Offers 133 hand-picked loose-leaf teas from around the world for consumption in the teahouse, cups to go, and bulk teas. They also have Asian tea snacks and all the accoutrements necessary to prepare a great cup of tea.
*10% off all bulk tea purchases

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Great Harvest Bread Company
543 28th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
515.288.0899
Wonderful breads and cookies made from 100% whole wheat flour which is ground daily in the store. They even have a low-carb bread.
*5% off all purchases

Iowa Bakery Cafe
4040 University
Des Moines, IA 50311
515.274.8994
Iowa Bakery web site
Home of the famous bagel bites, bagel knots, and much, much more. Already a favorite among Strider members.
*10% off any order OR 2 for 1 bagel with cream cheese

Lambert Blank, Jr., MST, CPA, P.L.C.
1604 NW 125th Street
Clive, IA 50325
515.225.1999
imbertcpa@aol.com
Professional Certified Public Accounting services such as individual and business accounting, and tax return preparation and planning. Also works in specialty areas such as non-profits, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and multi-state taxation.
*15% off all services

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Massage Heights
640 S. 50th Street, Ste 1130
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515.222.3102
www.massageheights.com
foxprairie@massageheights.com
Massage and spa services at an affordable price. Become a Lifestyle Program member and save.
*10% discount on memberships and all retail services

Metro Foot and Ankle
1228 8th Street, Suite 105
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515.221.9330
kwn.dpm@prodigy.net
Medical and Surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Board Certified in surgery and sports medicine.
*$50 off custom orthotics

Optimal Health Family Chiropractic Center
802 SE Oralabor Road, Suite 121
Ankeny, IA 50021
515.964.9966
www.optimalhealthfcc.com
Central Iowa's home for Active Release Technique, a soft-tissue therapy focused on restoring normal function of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, neck pain, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain/rotator cuff problems, sciatica, plantar fasciitis , knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
*15% discount on all supplies an supplements. 20% discount for new massage patients. Free consultation.

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Peggi Taylor
Hair designer/Mary Kay consultant
West Lakes Salon
6750 Westown Pkwy, Suite 155
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515.440.1540
*20% off on hair and make-up products

Personal Best Massage
Erin Hefner, MSE, LMT
2175 NW 86th Street, Suite 6
Clive, IA 50325
515.491.8721
personalbestmassage@q.com
Clinical Sports, deep tissue, and therapeutic massage. Also a certified reflexologist. By appointment only.
*10% off all services

Scheels All Sports
Jordan Creek Shopping Center
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515.727.4065
www.scheelssports.com
Largest full line sporting goods retail store in the Midwest. From guns to fishing to exercise to bikes to team apparel to fashion sports gear. Whatever your sport, Scheels All Sports has the gear. A valid membership card must be presented upon checkout.
*15% off running shoes and apparel

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Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515.223.1800
www.sheraton.com/westdesmoines
Located off the University Avenue exit at the intersections of I-80/35 and I-235 in the heart of West Des Moines, the Sheraton is minutes from the Jordan Creek Town Center, 10 miles from the Des Moines International Airport, and 8 minutes from downtown Des Moines. Hotel Attractions and Services: Indoor pool, fitness center, Park Place Restaurant and Waterfall Grille Restaurant & Lounge, wireless high speed internet available, and a 24-hour Business Center.
*Follow this link to book a room for $89 (in most cases)

Sign-A-Rama
3368 100th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
515.402.7448
signarama@prairieinet.net
www.signarama.com/50322
A business without signs is a sign of no business. Sign-A-Rama offers many types of signs including banners, magnetics, neon signs, vehicle graphics, digital graphics, and many other sign-related services. A valid membership card must be presented when your order is placed.
*10% off in-house produced signage

Stadia Sports Medicine
Chad Carlson, M.D.
6000 University Ave., Suite 250
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515.221.1102
info@stadiasportsmedicine.com
www.stadiasportsmedicine.com
Sports physician and physical therapy services, including office care for acute and overuse injury, medical consultation for exercise-related problems, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing for establishment of training zones.
*Waived initial co-pay for M.D. or Physical therapy office visit (up to $40 value) - also 10% discount for all cardiopulmonary testing services.

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The Body Project
2609 47th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
515.371.2583
timives@bodyprojectiowa.com
www.bodyprojectiowa.com
One-on-one personal fitness training within a private setting with a specialty in professional coaching in running and road racing for all levels conducted by ACE-certified trainer, Tim Ives.
*5% off any training package

The Running Room
6305 Mills Civic Parkway, Ste 3117
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515.327.5063
www.runningroom.com
North America’s largest specialty Running & Walking Retailer of sporting goods, apparel and footwear, operating 92 corporately owned stores from coast to coast.
*20% off purchases (twice per month) with free, online membership

Vemma/Verve
Kelly Andrews, Independent Distributor
515.979.4164
www.myvemma.com/kellyandrews
Vemma is a great tasting, daily liquid nutritional supplement that takes the place of your daily multi-vitamin. It's also packed with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties and is great for use by athletes. It comes in a 32oz bottle and a daily serving is 2oz. Verve comes in a can and carries the same health benefits as Vemma, but comes in the form of a super healthy, low sugar energy drink.
*Purchase a one-month supply of VEMMA, get a 32oz bottle FREE!

Work Systems Rehab, PC
516 3rd Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.309.4706
todds@worksystemspc.com
www.worksystemspc.com
Physical therapy and occupational therapy group providing sports and work injury rehab, post-operative therapy, and other injury management and prevention services. Call Todd Schemper, PT for details on the Injury Screening, Functional Injury Prevention, and Video Analysis Programs.
*15% off injury screening and prevention specialty programs

If you would like to become a sponsor of Capital Striders, please contact us for details.

Information contained on this page has not been independently verified by the Capital Striders Running Club. A listing on this page does not imply endorsement by the Capital Striders.