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Photo by Josh Monken
What is the FLEET FEET Runners Club?
The FLEET FEET Runners Club (FFRC), formerly known as the
St. Charles YMCA Runners Club, provides a forum for St. Louis area runners
to socialize and assist running-oriented charitable causes. Historical
beneficiaries include the Disabled
Athlete Sports Association and 2000
Feet. The
nonprofit FFRC is sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America, governed
by an elected Board of Directors, advised by a volunteer Committee at Large,
and administered by FLEET FEET Sports. Click
here to download a membership
form. Click here to review
the bylaws.
Saturday Morning Group Runs
The FLEET FEET Runners Club invites you to join us at our
Saturday morning group run. We start running from
Creve Coeur Lake Park's
Sailboat Cove at 7:00am sharp. Most runners start with the
5.5 mile loop. Some
then run it again to hit 11
miles for the day, while some opt to finish with the
4 mile loop. If you
prefer a bit more adventure, consider the roughly
6.6 mile hill
course, which leaves the paved trail and heads into the woods and
neighborhoods surrounding the park. There are bathroom facilities at
Sailboat Cove.
The Saturday morning runs take place
year-round - with two exceptions. One weekend every June and August,
the park is host to powerboat races (www.stlgrandprix.net,
www.sldba.org/schedule.htm).
The 2007 events will be held on June 9th and 10th and August 4th & 5th.
Keep in mind that thieves know where
runners hang out - and that we'll be away from our cars for a while after we
start. Always lock your valuables in your glove compartment or trunk
and take your key with you.
Join us after each run for a bagel
and coffee at the
Westport Plaza St. Louis Bread Company. It's a short drive from
Sailboat Cove - just turn right out of the parking lot and follow Marine
Avenue all the way to Westport Plaza.
Flat Five
The FLEET FEET Runners Club hosts the Flat Five on the
first Sunday of August in St. Charles' historic Frontier Park. Held
annually since 1982, the Flat Five is the club's primary fundraiser. A
portion of each entry fee is donated to local charities. Past
beneficiaries include the Disabled Athlete Sports Organization (www.dasasports.org)
and the YMCA. The event consists of a 5 Mile race, a 1 Mile fun
run/walk, and a 50 yard Toddler Trot. All events are open to
wheelchair athletes. A map of the 5 Mile course can be downloaded
here.
McNair Cross Country Race
The FLEET FEET Runners Club hosts the McNair Cross
Country Race in November at
St.
Charles' McNair Park. Held annually on one of St. Louis' most
well-known cross country courses, the McNair Cross Country Race is a fun
event for everyone who wants to go "off pavement". Click
here to visit the race webpage.
Contact List & Member Communication
Members of the FLEET FEET Runners Club makes use of a
Yahoo! group email account to communicate with one another. If you are
a paid member and are not receiving club emails, please click
here
to request that your email address be added to the group. If you
have difficulty, please email
David Bennett.
Business Meetings
Business meetings will be
held at FLEET
FEET St. Charles at 6pm on the second Sunday of January, April, July and
November . Seating is limited. If you absolutely don't want to
sit on the carpet, please bring a chair.
Meeting Minutes:
11/11/7,
7/15/7,
5/20/7,
4/1/7
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