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Bulletins are the primary means of communication for Silver Striders. The Bulletins page should be checked regularly to keep abreast of Silver Strider events, features, and program updates. Don’t forget to “refresh” pages to get latest updates.

Bulletin
12/28/24
URGENT! Here is the list of Super Athletes for 2024. You have 72 hours to make corrections.
Unless requested, men get size 9 and women get size 7. The velvet display box, engraved, is included. If you want the walnut display holder, notify me immediately. Your cost $10.

Keith Lerew – 2 gold rings, two silver rings size 11
Judy Fisher – 1 gold ring, six silver rings size 7
David Crawford – 1 gold ring, five silver rings size 9
Robert Hoekman – 7th ring size 11
Ed Heckard – 5th Ring size 9
Mickey Allen – 5th ring size 11
John Phillips – 4th ring size 11
Jahna Prine – 3rd ring size 9
Kimmer Muenz – 3rd ring size 7
Michael Magnussen – 3rd ring size 9
Dennis Zaborac – 2nd ring size 9
Steve Husko – 2nd ring size 11
Kent Sizer – 2nd ring size 9
Edythe Hulet – 1st ring size 7
Diane Johnson – 1st ring size 7
Nancy Larsen – 1st ring size 7
Diane Martin – 1st ring size 7
Enid Moore Age – 1st ring size 7
Robert Flynn – 1st ring size 9

Walnut ring display

Bulletin
12/27/24
Illness prevents me from being able to attend the Dec 28th ParkRun. I should be well enough to be at the Resolution Run in Steilacoom on Jan 4th. – Jerry

Bulletin
12/27/24
The post-race brunch following the Renton ParkRun 5k will be at:
Whistle Stop Ale House
809 S. 4th Street
Renton
10:30 AM

Bulletin
12/18/24
I am recovering well. Congratulations to all the 2025 10k State Champions crowned at the Christmas Rush 10k. I’m sorry I didn’t have your trophies ready to present. You may pick up your trophy at one of the following places:
1/4/25 The Resolution 5k and 10k Race at Steilacoom Park
1/11/25 The Renton ParkRun 5k in Renton
1/28/25 The Silver Strider 15th Annual Awards Party – The Olde Spaghetti Factory in Tacoma 12 noon.

Bulletin 12-15
Jerry was taken ill Friday night. He is being Physician treated in his home for pneumonia.He is bedridden at present and at rest. He should be better by Thursday and perhaps able to resume some duties Friday. He will undergo more tests Tuesday and I will update his condition then.

Bulletin
12/10/24
The post-race brunch following the Christmas Rush 5k race and the Silver Strider 10k Championship will be at
Golden Steer
23826 104thAve SE
Kent 98031
11:45 A

Bulletin
11/28/24
From ParkRun Race Director – Information on how to update a profile on the parkrun website, as we often get emails from Silver Striders who want to have your group name included next to their name in the results section.

If your members want to update their profile, we’re unable to do that on our end. They will need to log on to the parkrun registration website,

www.parkrun.com/signin

Once they sign in there is a menu of items including ‘Groups.’ Clicking on that opens a new page where you can add the running group you are part of.

Bulletin
11/11/24
I am seeking 2 sponsors for 2 of our championship races. The cost is nominal. I want to upgrade the awards for our champions. If you know someone or want information, contact me by email:
[email protected]

Bulletin
11/11/24
Good News! If you are short a race for qualifying to be a Grand Prix Series finisher, the November 23 Time trial will count as a race without points.

Bulletin
11/4/24
Registration is now open for The St. Paddy’s Day 5k, 10k, & Half Race on March 15, 2025. register early and save.

Bulletin
10/24/24
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER. Add them to your calendar.
Saturday, November 23rd – The final 3k time trial in Gig Harbor
Thursday, November 28th – Tacoma Turkey Trot
Sunday, December 8th – The Dale Hall 3k in Gig Harbor
Saturday, December 14th – The Silver Strider 10k Championship for 2025.
Saturday, December 28th – The final Grand Prix Series race for 2024.
Saturday, January 4th – Opening Day for the 2025 Silver Strider Ambassador Series.
Saturday, January 18th – The Grand Prix Series Awards Party for 2024.
Saturday, February 22nd – The Super Athlete Awards Party for 2024

Bulletin
11/1/24
Our latest security notice update.
Some plugins have automatically updated to their latest versions on your site at https://silverstrider.com. No further action is needed on your part. These plugins are now up to date:
– Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall (from version 4.23.69 to 4.23.71) : https://wordpress.org/plugins/gotmls/

Bulletin
10/24/24
Just a reminder. The Silver Strider magazine is formatted for computers, including laptops and tablets. It is not formatted for a cellphone, and will appear jumbled, if you get anything at all. Please do not contact me with cellphone reception problems.

Bulletin
10/20/24
Due to popular demand the Dale Hall 3k race has been added to the 2024 Grand Prix Schedule. Finishers will get race credit and points. The race will be held on the time trial course in Gig Harbor. The course is certified and counts for TOP IO and Super Athlete programs. Trophies 5 deep in each age group and a 12 prize drawing will be held. The Field limited to 40 entries. To reserve your entry, email Jerry Dietrich at: [email protected]
See the article “Dale Hall 3k” on the home page for driving directions and other information.

Bulletin
10/19/24
Sign up early for the Dale Hall 3k to be held on Sunday December 8th. All runners over 50 are invited. Field limited to 40 runners. Trophies 5 deep in each age group, drawing prizes, certified course good for TOP IO and Super Athlete recognition.

Bulletin
10/16/24
The all-time Silver Strider Ambassador is Dale Hall. You will find an announcement article on our home page. It tells about the Dale Hall 3k race to be held on December 8th.

Bulletin
10/15/24
He was the all time Silver Strider Ambassador. He finished 83 Grand Prix Series races from 2011 to 2020. He was a series finisher 7 times. He won his age division twice.
Impressive yes, but what makes him the all time Ambassador?

He did something unbelievable. He wore his Silver Strider Grand Prix shirt at all 83 races. And, if that wasn’t enough, he wore his Silver Strider shirt at all the awards parties during that time period.

Do you see why he was the Silver Strider who carried the torch in our quest to make Race Directors want to be included in our series? Our goal was to have a sea of Silver Strider shirts seen at our races. His contribution to this goal was unequaled!

Can you guess the identity of this quiet unassuming Silver Strider? His identity will be revealed in a bulletin tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 10:00 pm.

Bulletin
9/13/24
The report on the Iron Horse Half Marathon has been updated to include Karl Johnson’s Race Report. Click on the Home Page.

Bulletin
9/9//24
For your protection and peace of mind Silver Strider online has updated it’s Anti Malware Security and Brute Force Firewall. Visiting silverstrider.com is completely safe. Go to the Google transparency report for an unbiased safety check of any website.
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You are not transmitting any information when you read our magazine.

Bulletin
8/11/24
The newest addition to the TOP IO is the 3k distance. It is a requirement for Super Athletes over 65 years of age.. Due to the lack of 3k races available, the Silver Strider magazine will be conducting certified time trials on the Cushman Trail in Gig Harbor. The first is on Saturday, August 17th. If you would like to make the TOP IO, or go for Super Athlete, be there. There will be two more time trials. They will be on October 5th and November 23rd. Participants may be asked to volunteer (optional), assisting in one of the heats. The timing fee is $5.
Directions from Tacoma- Enter the Narrows bridge in the right lane. Changing lanes on the bridge is forbidden and you want to take the first exit which is immediate. Turn right at the end of the off ramp. Then turn left on 14th. Go past 29th St for about 2 blocks. Watch for the trailhead on the left.
Directions from North approach– Take Olympic off ramp and turn left crossing over the freeway. Turn right at second light, Hollycroft St. Go a couple of blocks and turn right on Reid. After about a mile on Reid it becomes 14th St. Continue to 37th and watch for the Cushman trailhead parking lot on the right.

Bulletin
7/23/24
A change has been made in the Super Athlete requirements for runners over 65. Click on Super Athlete on the menu bar.

Bulletin
5/9/24
In answer to the plea for a Silver Strider team, Kent Sizer has stepped forward and registered a team. Our team members will receive discounts at all the TCMA races. Here are the details as of today.
– A NEW TEAM HAS BEEN CREATED –
Team Name: Silver Strider Team Captain: Kent Sizer
ARE YOU OVER 50?
Join our team. Get a discount at TCMA races. Don’t forget to invite your friends to join our Team too. When registering for a race, click on “teams” on the menu bar.
Fill it in and use the email password: silverstrider24
They can register at the following URL:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1?raceId=129861
Click on teams on the TCMA menu. Fill it in and use the password: silverstrider24, for your email address.
The upcoming TCMA Silver Strider Series races are:
Mud Mountain Dam 5k and Half Marathon
Tacoma Turkey Trot
If you have already entered any of these races, you have received early bird discounts.
Notify Kent Sizer, your team captain, for more information. Email: [email protected]¹ Race Location

4/29/24
Just a reminder. The Silver Strider magazine is formatted for computers, laptops, and tablets. It is not formatted for a cellphone, and will appear jumbled.

Bulletin
4/6/24
We have been asked if we would like to register as a team for some of the races on our schedule. There would be entry fee discounts for all TCMA races and possibly others. We would need a team captain to organize things.
Here is the message from Sherry Clarke (TCMA).
Now that we’re (TCMA) on RunSignup, we now have “team” discount pricing setup for groups who register (either all together or individually but join the same “team”). If your folks wanted to create a “Silver Striders” team, then as everyone registers (as long as they search for the team and say that they want to join during registration), the more people that join the team, the bigger the discount. Discounts are applied (and refunds are sent) as teams meet different requirements…teams will get $5 off registration if they have 4+ people, once it hits 10 people, they’ll get $10 off registration, and if the team reaches 15 people (or more), each person will end up with a $15 refund. Again, these refunds are automatically sent to participants as the team group size reaches those quantities, but it could be a good option for your group to save more money on registration.

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