The Sault Striders are dedicating this Wednesday’s 6pm run and walk to support Coco Carson, who is running a month-long running challenge in Support of Sick Kids Hospital and Williams Syndrome Awareness Month. According to her fundraising page, she’s already run 403km this month — but she’s a tiny bit shy of her fundraising goal. Can you help?
https://www.millionreasons.run/fundraisers/cococarson/mrr-25
We’ll see you on Wednesday and dedicate our run to Coco’s incredible cause!
Striders, we have a special session to help you start your summer STRONG! Join Nicole Tull, from Fit Bodies. Fit Minds. for a short class highlighting stretches and exercises that benefit runners at all experience levels.
Join us at 6:45pm on May 28— immediately following our 6pm Wednesday run! — for a short session with Nicole Tull, kinesiologist, personal trainer, and ultrarunner. We’ll gather in the downstairs activity room at the library.
All Striders’ members are welcome.
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ We’re shifting to a monthly update on our run schedule. If there are any cancellations or adjustments, they’ll be announced in the Facebook group and on the website. To receive email notifications, sign up here.
May’s Group runs:
⛰️**Monday 6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🏃♀️🚶♂️** Wednesday 6:00pm** Three groups will be setting off from the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St) for Wednesday Night’s group runs (and walk!)
→ Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K)
→ Our Spring Couch to 5K
→ 2K walk group
🏃♂️ **Sunday – NEW TIME 9:00am** The Sunday long run will be shifting to an earlier start for spring and summer. We will start from the Machine Shop at 9am and we’ll be planning for a 10K distance option.
Extra, extra!
The Striders are also going to be out to support the Strong Minds Run for Change on Saturday, May 10 at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion. Registration opens at 9am and the run starts at 10am! → https://www.strongminds.co/run-for-change
The ‘Soonami’ is rolling out
May also marks the first of many events for our ‘Soonami’ race team, who will be traveling to Hamilton to participate in the Sulphur Spring Trail Race. Our next adventure is The Wawa Trifecta in October (Oct 18-19). Ask the executives for info on how you can join in!
Wednesday Night Social Club
Wednesday night runs are already social, but we’re going to try adding in a regular group social event by joining some other runner friends at OutSpoken Brewing after we finish our run. We’d love for you to join us for a drink!
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
⛰️**Monday 6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🏃♀️🚶♂️** Wednesday 6:00pm** Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K), Week 3 of our Spring Couch to 5K, and our 2K walk group all set off from the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St) at 6pm! For more info, or to register for the Couch to 5K, visit saultstriders.ca/c25k
🏃♂️ **Sunday – NEW TIME 9:00am** The Sunday long run will be shifting to an earlier start for spring and summer. We will start from the Machine Shop at 9am and we’ll be planning for a 10K. See you there!
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
⛰️Monday 6:30pm— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🏃♀️ 🚶♂️ ** Wednesday 6:00pm** Run or Walk with us Wednesday evenings!
—> No Drop Group Run (5K)
—> Week 2 of our Spring Couch to 5K at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St). For more info, or to register for the Couch to 5K, visit saultstriders.ca/c25k
—> We will also have a 2K walk group heading out at the same time!
🏃♂️ Sunday 10am The Sunday long run starts from the Machine Shop at 10am. We’ll be planning for both an 8K and 10K distance option. See you there!
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
⛰️**Monday 6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🚶♂️**Wednesday 5:30pm** “Walk before you run” with a 2K walk group at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♀️ ** Wednesday 6:00pm** Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K) AND the first night of our Spring Couch to 5K at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St)! Both groups will be starting at the same time. For more info, or to register for the Couch to 5K, visit saultstriders.ca/c25k
🏃♂️ **Sunday 10am** The Sunday long run starts from the Machine Shop at 10am. We’ll be planning for both an 8K and 10K distance option. See you there!
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
⛰️**Monday 6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🚶♂️**Wednesday 5:30pm** “Walk before you run” with a 2K walk group at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♀️ ** Wednesday 6:00pm** Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K) at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♂️ **Sunday 10am** The Sunday long run starts from the Machine Shop at 10am. We’ll be planning for both an 8K and 10K distance option. See you there!
We’re having a run of nasty spring weather, Striders! We’ve cancelled the run and walk this evening from the library.
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
⛰️**Monday 6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🚶♂️**Wednesday 5:30pm** “Walk before you run” with a 2K walk group at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♀️ ** Wednesday 6:00pm** Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K) at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♂️ **Sunday 10am** The Sunday long run starts from the Machine Shop at 10am. We’ll be planning for both an 8K and 10K distance option. See you there!
It’s really icy out there! Today’s run has been cancelled.
Thank you to each of the members who came out to this year’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday night. We truly appreciate your dedication to your run club – the Sault Striders. As a newly-formed board of directors, we are excited to bring you more fun in 2025.
Welcome to our two new board members – Daniel Levesque (Treasurer) and Mallory Marinich (Secretary). With Nicole Pyykonnen and Dani Dupuis stepping down from these roles, we’d like to say a big thank you! We’re profoundly grateful for your support, and we will continue to see you on the road and the trail.
Your 2025 Sault Striders Board of Directors:
Jonathan Mogg – President
Iris Lenauer – Vice President
Sarah Wheelan – Director of Membership
Daniel Levesque – Treasurer
Mallory Marinich – Secretary
Sue Silver – Director at Large
Jason Childs – Director at Large
l to r: Daniel, Jason, Iris, Jonathan, Sue, Sarah, Mallory
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
Monday:
⛰️**6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
Wednesday:
James L McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St)
🚶♂️**5:30pm** “Walk before you run” with a 2K walk group
🏃♀️ **6:00pm** Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K)
🗣️💬💭💡👥 **7:00pm** Join us for the Sault Striders’ Annual General Meeting in the activities room in the basement of the library. We’ll discuss the past year, plans for the future, and elect our new board members! Please let us know if you’ll be attending (so we can plan snacks!), or would like to be considered for one of the board positions available. Our email is saultstriders@gmail.com.
Sunday:
🏃♂️ **10am** The Sunday long run starts from the Machine Shop at 10am. We’ll be planning for both an 8K and 10K distance option.
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Daylight’s been added, and we can once again run in evening light! ☀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
⛰️**Monday 6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🚶♂️**Wednesday 5:30pm** “Walk before you run” with a 2K walk group at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♀️ ** Wednesday 6:00pm** Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K) at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♂️ **Sunday 10am** The Sunday long run starts from the Machine Shop at 10am. We’ll be planning for both an 8K and 10K distance option.
Save the date!
Just a reminder that we’re having our Annual General Meeting next week! If you’re able to join us on Wednesday at 7pm (immediately following the regular 6pm run), we’ll be meeting in the activities room in the basement of the library. We have several positions available for re-election and we want to hear your ideas for the direction the club takes over the coming year! Please RSVP at saultstriders@gmail.com so we know how many snacks to bring!
This spring, the Sault Striders will once again be hosting their popular “Learn to Run” Couch to 5K program! This 9 week program will help you get from zero to a 5K/30 minute run, using the tried-and-true walk/run method. Each week, you’ll run a little longer and walk a little less.
Get Ready to Lace Up:
When and Where?
The Learn to Run Couch to 5K is on Wednesday evenings at 6pm outside of the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library at 50 East St. We will be following the schedule in a free app, where you’ll do 3 walk/runs per week. “Day 1” will be on Wednesdays, and the “Day 2” and “Day 3” sessions will be ones you complete on your own before the following Wednesday’s run.
When: Wednesdays at 6pm from April 16 through June 11
Where: James L. McIntyre Centennial Library at 50 East St
What app are we using?
We’ll once again be using the free and basic “Just Run” app. It’s available for download for Apple or Android. The run and walk segments are based on time, not distance.
Need extra incentive?
Completing the spring Learn to Run Couch to 5K program aligns perfectly for you to run the 5K Colour Run in this year’s Community Strong Race Weekend! Signing up for a race can be JUST the motivation you need to stay on track and committed to your training.
Hello Striders 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Daylight’s been added, and we can once again run in evening light! ☀️
Here’s your group run lineup for the week:
⛰️**Monday 6:30pm**— Monday Hills at Goulais Ave hill. Park at St. Kateri.
🚶♂️**Wednesday 5:30pm** “Walk before you run” with a 2K walk group at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♀️ ** Wednesday 6:00pm** Wednesday Night No Drop Group Run (5K) at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
🏃♂️ **Sunday 10am** The Sunday long run starts from the Machine Shop at 10am. We’ll be planning for both an 8K and 10K distance option. See you there!
Sault Striders