www.seaportstriders.com                                         striders@lewiston.com

 

About Us

We are a 32 year old nonprofit running club that is dedicated to promoting running as a sport and fitness exercise in the lewis-clark valley. We provide opportunities to run, companionship, and encouragement for experienced and non-experienced runners. The club consists of people of all running abilities:  the casual jogger to the serious marathoner.  We also welcome walkers to join us for our weekly runs/walks and our club sponsored running events.  Click here to view some of our photos in flickr.

 

Read what other people have to say about running in our wonderful valley

Click HERE to read the article in Northwest Runner Magazine

Find us in facebook under Seaport Striders.

Jynelle is our facebook host.

 

Membership

The Seaport Striders thanks each and every member for supporting and being a part of the Lewis-Clark valley running club.  Your membership of $7.00 helps to put on eight events a year, host weekly runs, and provide a membership barbecue, which is new this year.  By hosting these events, we encourage the community to get involved and stay fit.  If you are not already a member and wish to become one, then fill out a membership form which can be found at the bottom of this web page.

 

News & Events

           

Our next club event is the Puffer Butte Huff and Puff Fun Run that takes place in the shady woods of Fields Spring State Park close to Anatone on Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.  There is a 2 or 5-mile trail option.   Bring something good to share and stay for the picnic.  Be sure to get your entry in by Sept. 9 to guarantee a shirt which is pictured above.  View photos of the course.

 

The Striders Benefit Run for Haiti generated $460 with 38 finishers over the shady 5k course in Asotin on Friday the 13th.  Joe King finished first in 17:31 followed by Scott McMurtrey and Kage Sobotta (only 14 years old) in the men’s division .  Megan Vining was the first woman finisher followed by JoAnn Cole-Hensen and Kasey Wolf.  Jared Strottmann at 10 years of age was our youngest finisher while George Topping was the oldest at 76.  The Seaport Striders wish to thank all the runners who participated and to those who donated to this benefit run.   We look forward to seeing you next year for another benefit run to be determined.  So, if you have a good idea for next year, let Lance know between now and then. 

                       

The 57 mile Mt. Misery Mania Relay through the Umatilla Forest was won by Team Sampson.  The weather was great and everyone had an adventure.  Many thanks to all who participated, the drivers for each team, the Troy school district for providing a wonderful meal, and all the other folks who made this relay a success this year.  Click here to view the 2010 race photos. 

 

 

Saturday morning fun runs/walks

This is our weekly social run/walk along the Snake River Greenbelt Trail.  Our normal starting time is 8:00 a.m.  Meet at the Clarkston confluence parking lot at 100 Fair St. for a 3 to 5 mile run/walk.  We meet afterwards around 9:00 a.m. at the  Clarkston McDonalds for coffee and/or breakfast.  Enjoy the camaraderie and getting to meet new people who like to stay in shape.   For those who desire a longer training run, call Sheri at 552-6451 to start around 6:00 a.m.

 

Wednesday evening runs

It’s staying light longer and the temps are warming.  Join Lee Bauer and others for a weekly Wednesday evening run at 7 p.m.  (Sheri often starts at 6:15)  We start from the Clarkston confluence parking lot and run the 4.5 mile loop over the bridges.  Stick around and come on over to Hogan’s in Clarkston for a cold refreshment at 8 p.m. 

                                         

 

 

 

 

 

Running Events for  2010   

 

** Denotes a Seaport Striders club run and a $2 discount for club members

New - all students under 18 are just $2 for the fun run without a shirt. 

 

Jan. 1   --     **New Years Day Hangover Run  --  4 or 9 miles, Lewiston Confluence Parking Lot

                              Pictures

 

Feb. 20  --    **Edge of HELL  -- 4 or 8 mile Trail Run, Walk, or Crawl, Hell’s Gate State Park                                           

                                    Race Results           Course Map

 

Mar. 13   --   **St. Patrick’s Day Run  --  5K or 10K from Granite Lake Park, Clarkston

                                    Race Results

 

Mar. 20  --      Hells Canyon Adventure Run and ULTRA  --  16 or 30 mile survival run in Hells Canyon

Map of the course and how to get there

Pictures of Hell’s Canyon Run 2001

Pictures

 

Apr. 3    --     Mike Jensen Memorial Run  -- 2 or 5 Mile Celebration of Life

 

Apr. 24  --    Seaport River Run  --  2.9 or 10k river run, Swallows Park, Clarkston 

 

May 2  --        Bloomsday  --  7.46 miles, Spokane

 

May 15   --    **Run for the Hill of It  --  8 Miles and a 2000 ft. climb up the Old Spiral Highway, Lewiston

                                    Race Results   Race Photos

 

July 17   --    **Mt. Misery Relay Race  --  57 Mile “Interval” Team Relay Race & Solo, Asotin Park

                              “Official” Race Course Description    Page 1     Page 2     Page 3

                              Mt. Misery Team Registration Form

                              Mt. Misery Relay Race Results

                              The Most “Miserable” Race Pictures

 

July 24 --  Seaport Striders Club Barbecue – 4 p.m. at Lance & Janet’s house, 2404 Linda Lane, Clarkston heights.  Call 758-2647 for more info.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, and some refreshments will be provided.  Bring something to share and a beverage of your own choice.

 

Aug 13 --      ** Striders Benefit Run for Haiti  -- 5k with 100% of the proceeds going to Haiti through the Red Cross, 7 p.m., Swallows Park, Clarkston 

 

Sept 18  --     **Puffer Butte Huff and Puff Run  --  2 & 5 Mile Trail Run, Fields Spring State Park, Anatone

                                    Course Map

 

Oct 16  --      **Lewis-Clark Half Marathon  --   13.1 Flat Out-and-back,  Lower Granite Park, Clarkston

                                    Race Results

 

Oct 31 --      Tri-Cities Marathon  --  26.2 miles, Boston marathon qualifier, Shilo Inn, Richland, WA, 8 a.m.

 

Nov 20  --     **Turkey Trot  --  4 miles to Asotin for a Plump Turkey, Swallows Nest Dock, Clarkston

 

Nov 25  --        Rubber Chicken Relay  --  8 Mile relay for the Idaho Food Bank 

 

 

 

 

 

        VACUOUS VELOCITY

            By Margaret K. Gates

 

I want to start a program to increase my energy,

Improve my strength and stamina, my health to guarantee,

To gain the admiration of the people watching me.

    I wonder what's a sport that I might play?

 

Could golf provide the means for me to exercise, excel?

My arms are awfully weak and I don't hit the ball too well.

Coordination hampers me; my game just doesn't jell.

    My ball will hook and slice and ricochet.

 

Perhaps I'll take up swimming since no ball obeys my will,

But often in the water I begin to take a chill,

And every time I need to breathe, I wish I had a gill.

    I choke on all the chlorine and the spray.

 

I know -- I'll take up running; it requires no skill or brain.

A healthy child can do it; runners e'en can be insane.

Through rain and pain they strain to gain control of steep terrain.

    I'll run and race and chase my cares away.

 

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SEAPORT STRIDERS RUNNING CLUB

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

 $7.00 Individual Membership for 2010

Recieve $2.00 Discounts at our Big Events

 

 

 

Name _____________________________________Date _________________ Age ______

 

Street _____________________________ City__________________ ST____ Zip________

 

Phone ____________________E-Mail ___________________________________________

 

Mail to:   Seaport Striders Running Club,  P.O. Box 20,  Lewiston,  ID  83501

 

 

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Last updated 8/28/10