Thank you to everyone who came out and supported to the Run for the Sol 5k on this past Saturday.  We had over 25 CAA members participating and showing their support and over 20 members wearing their CAA colors.  Congratulations to Beth Lindquist and Ryan Proulx for finishing 1st place overall. Congrats to Kristen Palleiko for winning the CAA SPIRIT raffle which was a $25 gift certificate to Runner’s Alley just for wearing her CAA gear!

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Volunteer Opportunity on Sunday, June 2nd at 10:30 until about 11:45 at the “Will Run for Beer 5k” in Hampton, NH.  Please go to the link below to sign up…bring the kids/family, you know there will be treats for all!
FMI:  http://www.doodle.com/r9fmdqpefwm3hd7w

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Great Bay Crossfit and CAA opportunity…
Great Bay Crossfit has offered to have an open house for CAA members Open House at the facility on Wednesday night, May 29th at 7:00pm and/or Sunday morning June 2nd at 9:00 am.

The class will be free to any coastal runners and will include a short discussion of GBCF and what we do, a mobility segment, warm up, workout and a cool down. Both classes will be about an hour long and are available to any ability level.

If interested in signing up for one of these classes, please email Eric at to reserve a spot at eric.morris@greatbaycrossfit.com

In addition, Eric will be visiting us on Tuesday night, May 21st at the track workouts to lead our pre-track core workout and to answer any questions you may have about Crossfit and the CAA Open House. For more information about the facility, please go to http://www.greatbaycrossfit.com/.

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If you haven’t already heard the news, we now have blue short sleeve CAA shirts in both men’s and women’s sizes.  They are going fast, so go and get yours at Runner’s Alley for $15.  We also still have a few blue singlets left and lots of white singlets for $15.  Blue and White Hats available for $15 as well.  YOU can get them at Runner’s Alley, at the track workouts or Saturday morning runs from Runner’s Alley.  CASH OR CHECK ONLY!!!

KID’s REPRESENT!! We have also order tshirts for our best supporters!  The kids…CAA kids size tshirts will soon be available for our young supporters at $7 a piece and we will have a variety of sizes to choose from.  Sybil will let you know when they are in and how to get ahold of yours!

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RUNNER’S ALLEY NEWS:
Runner’s Alley is looking for volunteers for the Runner’s Alley/Redhook 5k on Sunday, May 26th.  If interested in helping with the course, registration, food and/or finish line, please email Stephanie at stephanie@runnersalley.com.

Also, Runner’s Alley does have more “Boston Strong” sweaty bands in stock.  They are also selling Runner’s Love Boston tshirts with 100% of the proceeds going to the ONE FUND for the Boston Marathon bombing victims.

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CAA TEAM stuff….
Don’t forget when signing up for a race that you enter CAA under the team name!! Also, when signing up for the Seacoast Series to make sure you put down CAA under team! We want to win the Seacoast Series most participants prize again this year!

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Don’t forget our weekly runs:
Monday nights: BG’s at 6pm
Tuesday night: Track workouts at 6:15 Portsmouth High School(6:15 core work, 6:30 track)
Thursday nights: Runner’s Alley at 6pm
Saturday mornings: Runner’s Alley at 8am

LOOKING FOR A LOCAL RACE ?
Check out our calender in the left side column.

Happy Running.

Just a note to say what an amazing running community we have.  After the awful events at the Boston Marathon, we came together in so many ways.  We came together to make sure all CAA friends that were running or watching were safe.  We came together to give each other a shoulder to lean on or to give a much needed hug.  We came together to run in unity and strength. We came together to show our support for those who have passed and those who were injured.  We came together, we will move forward, running stronger.

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Thank you to all that came out on Sunday to help with the Earth Day New Castle clean-up.  About 15 of us set out on the streets of New Castle along the course.  We ended up with over 7 bags of garbage and 5 old, washed up lobster traps.  An amazing event that we will continue on a yearly basis.

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Track Workouts...well, if you missed Week 1, don’t fear, you are NOT too late to start track workouts, actually it’s never too late.  Track workouts begin at 6:30 at the Portsmouth High School.  Come early to warm-up.  This year we are offering some core/agility work prior to the workout.  If you are looking to add another element into your workout come at 6:15 to check it out.  If you would like to take part in the 6:15 core/agility workout, please come early to get a few laps in prior to our workout.
TRACK WORKOUTS happen in the rain…yes, you can not use that as an excuse!
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Newton Natural Form Running Clinic
Saturday, 4/27 @ 10:00am
Portsmouth
Michael will be in Portsmouth on the morning of the 27th with some demo Newtons for you to try as he takes you through a natural running form clinic. Come dressed for a run!
Please Sign Up in advance!  Go to www.runnersalley.com

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CAA “Team” Race….
As a running club, each and every member has one race or many races they truly believe in and want to support.  There are so many races it is impossible for CAA members to put their support behind all of them as a team.  So last year we decided CAA would pick one race a year that we would band together and put our support behind as a “team”…one of the smaller races in our area that could really use our support.  This year we decided that because of our connection with Portsmouth High School and our track workouts being held at the track for 6 months out of the year, that we would pick the Run for the Sol 5k…on May 11th at 1pm at Pease…it’s a race that raises money for solar panels for the highschool…. http://runforthesol.com/.  We hope you can join us for a day of racing and team support. If you wear your CAA gear, hat, shirt, singlet…you will be entered into a raffle to win a gift certificate to Runner’s Alley…Show your team support and wear your colors!!!

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Weekly Runs:
Monday nights at BG’s Boathouse, 4 or 6 miles, meet at 6pm
Another option for Monday night is Redhook Brewery, at 6pm, which is a meeting of various running clubs in the area, 4-5 miles.

Tuesday nights/track workouts at Portsmouth High School at 6:30pm

Thursday nights from Runner’s Alley at 6pm 4-5 miles.

Saturday mornings from Runner’s Alley at 8am, lots of options from 4-8 miles.  Our biggest group of the week, lots of pace and friendly faces!

Always looking for people to host runs in other areas or trail runs.  If interested, please email us at coastalrunner@comcast.net

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We have lots of new members and new faces at our runs, if you don’t recognize someone, please say hello and make them feel welcome!

Happy Strong Running….
CAA Board of Directors….

BostonMarathon Course Training Run…Saturday, March 16th…
Join us for a long run on the Boston Marathon course!

Looking to preview the Boston Marathon course? Want to try your legs on Heartbreak Hill? Just looking for a change of scenery for a  Saturday morning run?

On Saturday March 16th Coastal will be hosting a supported long run on the Boston Marathon course. The run will start in Wellesley at 9:00 am, head to the top of Heartbreak Hill at Boston College and then back to Wellesley. The full out and back is 21 miles, but it can easily be shorted for those looking to run a little less. Coastal will be providing water and gatorade at a few places along the way. If you’re interested in joining us or have questions email Molly Betournay at mollybetournay@gmail.com or Brian Betournay at bbetournay@gmail.com. Details will be sent to those who plan to attend in early March.

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FUN RUN…Sunday, March 17th from BG’s Boat House…at 2pm..we will have a social run from BG’s followed by a few (green) beverages on the deck if the weather allows if not, we will drink indoors!  This will kick off the Monday night runs from BG’s…so starting Monday, March 18th, the Monday night runs will meet at BG’s…and will offer a 4-5 mile out and back course or a 6 mile around the loop course. Don’t forget to park in the parking lot across the street from the restaurant.  Join the group on the deck (in the nice weather) or inside for a beverage!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Click on the link below to sign up for one of the 2 upcoming waterstops. Feel free to not only bring yourself, but waterstops are great opportunities for other family members to help out, especially the kids!  You will receive an email with directions and more detailed information as the waterstop approaches.  Thank you in advance for your help.

Eastern States 20 miler, Sunday, March 24th

http://www.doodle.com/qs3bt3v9a2ffexwq

Great Bay Half Marathon, Sunday, April 7th

http://www.doodle.com/e3y6u76pcey2kvx4

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Weekly Runs continue….
Saturday mornings from Runners’ Alley at 8am… 4, 6, and 8 mile options, variety of distances
Monday nights… to change to BG’s Boat House…March 18th
Thursday nights…part of the Winter Warriors… 6pm from Runner’s Alley

TUESDAY night track workouts start April 16th after Boston Marathon…at 6:30 at the Portsmouth High School….

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News from Runner’s Alley…

10k and 5k Beginner Training sessions begin soon from Runner’s Alley…for more info go to http://www.runnersalley.com/events.html

Don’t forget…all CAA members get 10% off non-sale items at Runner’s Alley…with CAA membership card.

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We appreciate all of you that have renewed your membership for 2013 and look forward to seeing more renewals in the near future.
Happy Safe Running,
CAA Board of Directors

Pub Run…This Thursday, February 21st…we will leave Runner’s Alley at 6pm…run 4-5 miles around town and then gather at British Coat of Arms for beverages and  snacks      after the run…would love to see you there!
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Boston Marathon Course Training Run…Saturday, March 16th…
Join us for a long run on the Boston Marathon course!

Looking to preview the Boston Marathon course? Want to try your legs on Heartbreak Hill? Just looking for a change of scenery for a long run?

On Saturday March 16th Coastal will be hosting a supported long run on the Boston Marathon course. The run will start in Wellesley at 9:00 am, head to the top of Heartbreak Hill at Boston College and then back to Wellesley. The full out and back is 21 miles, but it can easily be shorted for those looking to run a little less. Coastal will be providing water and gatorade at a few places along the way. If you’re interested in joining us or have questions email Molly Betournay at mollybetournay@gmail.com or Brian Betournay at bbetournay@gmail.com. Details will be sent to those who plan to attend in early March.
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Paddy’s Day 5 miler, Sunday, March 11th  …Don’t forget to sign up for the St. Paddy’s Day 5miler…not interested in running? Please consider volunteering that day, if interested, please contact fellow member Don Brabant at Brabant.donald@gmail.com.  http://paddysfivemiler.com
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES…we are still looking for a few more ppl for this Sunday in North Hampton…see below for the doodle link to sign up.  If you have signed up, you will be receiving detailed info in the next few days…

Volunteering if a very important part of our commitment to the local running community.  Not only do we pride ourselves in having the best, most enthusiastic and organized waterstops, we are proud of our commitment to helping local races.  Not only do race directors feel comfortable having “runners” as volunteers, they are generous enough to donate money to the club to be used for our social activities and community events.

As a CAA member, we strongly encourage you to choose one of these opportunities to help out,(two or three).  It’s not a big time commitment but it is a BIG help with the race’s overall success…just think about the number of times you have taken water from a waterstop volunteer?

We are going to try something new this year…click on the link below to sign up for one of the 3 upcoming waterstops. Feel free to not only bring yourself, but waterstops are great opportunities for other family members to help out, especially the kids!  You will receive an email with directions and more detailed information as the waterstop approaches.  Thank you in advance for your help.
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Hampton Half Marathon, Sunday, February 24th….THIS SUNDAY…please consider helping!

http://www.doodle.com/uvu54ky69hnrbf5d

Eastern States 20 miler, Sunday, March 24th

http://www.doodle.com/qs3bt3v9a2ffexwq

Great Bay Half Marathon, Sunday, April 7th

http://www.doodle.com/e3y6u76pcey2kvx4

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RENEWAL…….THANK YOU to those that have renewed…if you have been dragging your running feet…please stop by Runner’s Alley or go to http://www.coastalathletic.org/membership/  Please don’t worry about filling in password and username…if you have any problems with the process…please email us at coastalrunner@comcast.net.
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CAA “Team” Race….
As a running club, each and every member has one race or many races they truly believe in and want to support.  There are so many races it is impossible for CAA members to put their support behind all of them as a team.  So last year we decided CAA would pick one race a year that we would band together and put our support behind as a “team”…one of the smaller races in our area that could really use our support.  This year we decided that because of our connection with Portsmouth High School and our track workouts being held at the track for 6 months out of the year, that we would pick the Run for the Sol 5k…on May 11th at 1pm…it’s a race that raises money for solar panels for the highschool….http://runforthesol.com/.  We hope you can join us for a day of racing and team support.

Save the DATE…Sunday, March 17th from BG’s Boat House…Time TBD(most likely early afternoon, 2pm)…we will have a social run from BG’s followed by a few (green) beverages on the deck if the weather allows if not, we will drink indoors!
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Weekly Runs continue….
Saturday mornings from Runners’ Alley at 8am…4, 6, and 8 mile options, variety of distances
Monday nights…Petey’s 6pm…soon to change to BG’s Boat House…stay tuned
Thursday nights…part of the Winter Warriors…6pm from Runner’s Alley

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News from Runner’s Alley…

Runner’s Alley…30% off all winter gear and accessories…

This Thursday Saucony Winter Wonderland Photo Contest & Fun Run
Thursday, 2/21 @ 6:00pm( we will most likely combine this with our pub run!)
Wear-test some Saucony gear during this fun run, and take your best ‘Winter Wonderland’ photo with the product for a sweet prize!

10k and 5k Beginner Training sessions begin soon from Runner’s Alley…for more info go to http://www.runnersalley.com/events.html

Thursday, March 7th is PT night…from 5:30-7pm…come talk to a experienced, qualified PT to give you advice on your injury or ache/pain!  for FREE!  Don’t let a little something stop you from running…come get some free advice that might get you back out on the road quicker!

Don’t forget…all CAA members get 10% off non-sale items at Runner’s Alley…with CAA membership card.

News from Papa Wheelies…

2012 Ironman Canada Champion, Matthew Russell
Sponsored by Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival & Papa Wheelies
Come to Papa Wheelies Thursday, February 21 at 6pm
For more info go to http://papa-wheelies.com/
Enjoy 10% off from Papa Wheelies with your CAA card

News from Trek Portsmouth

Time Trial, stage 3, March 5th…

http://trekportsmouth.com/about/2013-six03-indoor-time-trial-series-pg119.htm

10% off for CAA members, card-carrying members!
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Happy Safe Running,
CAA Board of Directors

Holiday Party….is this Sunday, January 27th,  at the Portsmouth Brewery from 4-7 pm in the downstairs lounge, don’t forget to wear your favorite running shirt from last week or long ago, they all make for a good conversation!?  We will provide light appetizers, great raffles, and great company!  Hope to see you all there!

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Volunteer Opportunities:
Please look at the following volunteer opportunities we have coming up and let Sybil know which one/two/three you will be able to help us out with.  Please remember that if you have not taken the time to be on the “other” side of a road race, it is a great experience, not only for you the runner but for family members as well, especially kids…email Sybil at this email or sybil.carven@comcast.net

Sunday, February 24th…Half at the Hamptons (we will be at Mile 6)…late morning

Sunday, March 24th…Eastern States 20 miler (same spot, mile 4, Foyes Corner) …late morning(takes about 45 minutes!

Sunday, April 7th…Great Bay Half Marathon…late morning(same spot as the last few years, around mile 5ish

More details on each of these opportunities will be available as the event gets closer.
if you haven’t, here are 3 ways to make it happen!

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This Saturday…at Runner’s Alley for the morning run!
Mizuno Breath Thermo Wear-Test
Portsmouth
Saturday, 1/26 @ 8:00am

Try Mizuno’s Breath Thermo apparel on a morning winter run! All Breath Thermo in the store will be on sale after the run!

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An nice story one of our fellow members found on facebook….
Very little has been said about this…..On December 2, Basque athlete Iván Fernández Anaya was competing in a cross-country race in Burlada, Navarre. He was running second, some distance behind race leader Abel Mutai – bronze medalist in the…3,000-meter steeplechase at the London Olympics. As they entered the finishing straight, he saw the Kenyan runner – the certain winner of the race – mistakenly pull up about 10 meters before the finish, thinking he had already crossed the line.
Fernández Anaya quickly caught up with him, but instead of exploiting Mutai’s mistake to speed past and claim an unlikely victory, he stayed behind and, using gestures, guided the Kenyan to the line and let him cross first.
Ivan Fernandez Anaya, a Basque runner of 24 years who is considered an athlete with a big future (champion of Spain of 5,000 meters in promise category two years ago) said after the test:
“But even if they had told me that winning would have earned me a place in the Spanish team for the European championships, I wouldn’t have done it either. I also think that I have earned more of a name having done what I did than if I had won. And that is very important, because today, with the way things are in all circles, in soccer, in society, in politics, where it seems anything goes, a gesture of honesty goes down well.”
He said at the beginning: “unfortunately, very little has been said of the gesture. And it’s a shame. In my opinion, it would be nice to explain to children, so they do not think that sport is only what they see on TV: violent kicks in abundance, posh statements, fingers in the eyes of the enemy …”

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Have you RENEWED?

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/ (pls go to Runner’s Alley and pick up your membership card if you renew online)
2. Go to Runner’s Alley on Congress St. in Portsmouth(don’t forget to get your membership card)
3. Come to the annual Holiday party on Sunday, January 27th (Portsmouth Brewery 4-7 downstairs)…and renew your membership while enjoying good food, great raffles and excellent company.

If you have already renewed, thank you, and please don’t forget to pick up your new 2013 CAA membership card at Runner’s Alley.  Discounts of 10% at Runner’s Alley, Trek Store and Papa Wheelies are available, more discounts with local businesses in the future.

We look forward to another great year of making CAA stronger, helping to reach individual goals and always being a running group that makes running fun!

If you would like to be removed from the CAA membership list, please let us know at coastalrunner@comcast.net.  Thank you

Happy Running,
The CAA Board of Directors!