RUNNER’S ALLEY during this SATURDAY MORNING RUN.

The new Saucony Guide 5 and Triumph 9’s are in.  Check out their all new 8mm drop shoe at the run on Saturday morning at 8am and if you like, head on in and grab a pair while the tech rep is here to try out.  Runner’s Alley is offering CAA folks 15% off Saucony footwear on Saturday only(1/28/2012).

RunVermont: Last week we had every intention of sending out a note to remind you that registration for the 2012 KeyBank Vermont City Marathon would increase by $10 today. Unfortunately, that email didn’t get out to our 2011 KBVCM participants so we’re holding our price of $85 through January 31 so you can get in at the lower rate!  To get the $85 rate, you MUST enter the promo code ‘savenow‘ at the end of the registration process, make sure to hit apply.  You are welcome to share this promo codes with friends who haven’t yet registered, but remember, it is only good through January 31 so register now! Register NOW.

CAA Holiday Party is right around the corner…this Sunday, January 29th at 4pm-7pm, downstairs at the Portsmouth Brewery.  Come alone, bring a friend or significant other, and wear your favorite(or least favorite) race shirt! This is not a requirement, we just thought it would be something fun to do this year.  There will be some light appetizers, cold beverages and great raffle prizes.  We will be accepting renewals at the party…so bring your checkbook or $20 cash!
We will have CAA HATS(COBALT AND WHITE) for sale at the party for $15.  We will bring an assortment of LONG SLEEVE (white and blue)shirts $20!

If you are not planning on coming to the party, please feel free to renew with a few other options:
We have tried to make it a easy process to renew…here are your options…

1. Go online to http://www.coastalathletic.org/membership-intro/
2. Go to Runner’s Alley on Congress St. in Portsmouth

If you have already renewed, thank you, and please don’t forget to pick up your new 2012 CAA membership card at Runner’s Alley.  Discounts at Runner’s Alley, Trek Store and Papa Wheelies are available, more discounts with local businesses in the future.

Upcoming Races

Bradford Valentine’s Day Race, Saturday, February 11th, for more info go to http://www.bsrs-timing.com/valentinerace/

St. Paddy’s Day 5 miler…Sunday, March 11th…It’s never too early to start celebrating St. Patrick’s day…so come out to race or to volunteer.  For more information, go tohttp://paddysfivemiler.com/ or to volunteer contact Brian Betournay at bbetournay@gmail.com.

Wild Rover Series…3 races, 3 cities, 3 distances…let’s you visit Haverhill-Lawrence-Lowell!
http://www.runthewildrover.com/

Barefoot Running in Boston every Sunday at 1pm.  For more information go to: http://www.newenglandbarefootrunners.net/

IS THERE A RACE YOU WANT TO SHARE? Road, Trail or Snowshoe? send it to us and we will add it to our calender.  Check out the calender at http://www.coastalathletic.org/calendar/

Weekly Runs…Rain/Shine/Snow…
Monday nights…a group of people from Winner’s Circle and CAA get together at Redhook at 6pm for a run around Pease, 4 miles.
Thursday nights…Runner’s Alley Winter Warrior program at 6pm…4-5 miles around town.
Saturday mornings…always a great way to start your weekend…8am in front of Runner’s Alley…4, 6 or 8 mile options.

Interesting Link:
Some of you are in the midst of marathon training or at least beginning to gear up for marathon or half marathon training…here is a link that might help out with fueling after a long run…
http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/How-to-Refuel-After-a-Hard-Workout.htm?cmp=291&memberid=81730634&lyrisid=24098977&email=sybil.carven@comcast.net

TREK STORE INFO:
Next indoor cycling time trial event is Thursday, Feb. 2nd…for more information go to http://trekportsmouth.com/about/2012-trek-indoor-time-trial-series-pg119.htm

That’s all for now…

Happy Running!

1.  Next Pub Run, Thursday night  12/12 at 6pm …meet at Runner’s Alley…we will run a 4-5 mile loop and then head over to Coat of Arms for some beverages/appetizers. Next month will be in Exeter.

2..Holiday Party, Sunday, January 29th, 4-7 at the Portsmouth Brewery(DOWNSTAIRS)…come join us for some appetizers, great raffle prizes, good conversation and a few other surprises. WE are asking ppl to wear your FAVORITE RACE SHIRT or least favorite!…You can also renew your membership at the party!  We will be selling CAA hats/shirts as well.

3.  Check out our CAA calender at http://www.coastalathletic.org/calendar/ for lots of great upcoming races and snowshoe races.  Thank you Simon Trigg for doing a great job keeping this calender up to date.  If there is something you want to add, please email coastalrunner@comcast.net.

4.  2012 RENEWAL TIME…another email will be sent out in the next few days regarding the 2012 renewal process.

Some great articles to check out…

The Key to Good Running is Good Form
http://www.active.com/running/Articles/The_key_to_good_running_is_good_form.htm?cmp=17-3-1700

DOES BEER AFFECT YOUR TRAINING?
http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Does-Beer-Affect-Your-Training.htm?cmp=291&memberid=81730634&lyrisid=23791684

Last but not least…information regarding the shuttle service between Kittery and Portsmouth…due to the bridge closure.

A new shuttle bus service associated with this bridge replacement project will begin operations on January 9 at 5:00 am.  The bus will accommodate 12 passengers and seven bicycles and is handicapped accessible.  The shuttle service will run daily from 5:00 am until 1:00 am seven days a week, leaving from
Kittery on the hour and Portsmouth on the half-hour. The Kittery pickup location will be just north of Warren’s Restaurant  on Water Street. The shuttle will be in Kittery at the top of every hour until 12:00 midnight (last scheduled pickup).  Beginning in Portsmouth at 5:30 am, the pickup location will be at the corner of Daniel Street
and Bow Street.  The Portsmouth shuttle will leave at the bottom of the hour (i.e. 5:30, 6:30, etc.) until the final pickup is made at 12:30 am and dropping off in Kittery by 1:00 am.  The shuttle will then resume four hours later  in Kittery.

Happy Running

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CAA Apparel….

Don’t forget we have some great items for your favorite Coastal Runner being sold at Runner’s Alley…these items will be available on Saturday after the toy run as well!

White or cobalt blue performance caps…$15 (great stocking stuffers)

Long sleeve white or cobalt blue (unisex sizing) performance tops…$20…(we are out of the blue L/XL sizes)

Short sleeve white…men and women’s sizes…$15

Singlets(men’s and women’s…white or blue)…$15

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Happy Running!!!