December 2022

LONGTIME PACESETTER NED HUGHES HAS PASSED AWAY

We are sad to pass along the news that longtime runner and Pacesetter member Ned Hughes has passed away.

Ned was proud of his running accomplishments such as running over 100 marathons, including the first 29 Community First Fox Cities Marathons, and numerous 5k's, 10k's and other distance events.

Not only was Ned an active runner, he was a longtime Pacesetter board member and a big supporter of runs in our community for many years and will sorely be missed.

We will be holding a Celebration of Life for Ned on Sunday December 18th at 3:00 pm at the Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel in Neenah. In honor of Ned, there will be an informal optional run/walk on the trail surrounding the hotel starting any time you wish between 2-3 pm. Refreshments will be served. If you have any pictures of Ned or old St. Joe's Run shirts please Contact Us so they can be used as part of the tribute.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DEC 10, PLEASE JOIN US!!

We are holding our annual Christmas Party on Saturday December 10, 2022 and you can still sign up. The location will be the Doubletree Hotel at 150 S. Nicolet Rd, Appleton. Social will begin at 5:00 pm, with dinner at 5:30. The cost is only $23 per person, a great deal for a full meal, a drink and door prizes. We will be giving away free entries for nearly 400 miles of 2023 races including

Sole Burner
Baraboo Winery 5k
Bellin Run
Bike to the Beat
Caveman Adventure Run
Cellcom Half Training Program
Chili Chill 5k in Fond du Lac
Cliff Runner 10k
Door County Half
Fall 50
Community First Fox Cities Half and Full Marathons
Jail Break Full Marathon
Janesville Winery 5k
Oshkosh Half Marathon
Race the Lake
Rethink Addiction 5k/10k
Run De Pere Half Marathona
Run Madtown
Seroogy's Valentine 15k
The Big Run
Think Spring Half in De Pere
Trout Spring Winery 5k

Please bring your spouse as well. Sign up here online.

SURVEY RESULTS FOR COMMUNITY FIRST FOX CITIES MARATHON TRAINING RUNS

Thanks everyone who submitted responses to our FCM Training Runs survey. Here are some of the results and takeaways:

Over 90% were OK continuing with the Runaway Shoes location
The responses were split between preferring simple out and back routes and using looped routes
Although over 50% were OK with the routes we ran, about 30% wanted to see adding some routes south of Calumet St. We plan on adding 2 or 3 routes in that direction for 2023.
Over 90% were OK with how the maps and street turns information was provided
Nearly all were pleased with the food and drinks provided
About 80% plan on attending some 2023 training runs

WINTER WARRIORS ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM

NEW for 2023, Fleet Feet's Winter Warriors program has had a facelift! If you are looking for a way to stay active and accountable through the cold winter months, then this Winter Warriors group is for you. Cold-weather running doesn't need to be intimidating, it's really just about having a few key pieces of proper gear and a group to motivate you to get out there. Same motivation and fun, a new level of flexibility to fit your schedule and your needs. Do you have what it takes to be a Winter Warrior?!

TRAINING AND FUN RUNS COORDINATOR POSITIONS

We are looking for volunteers for the following roles:

Training Runs Coordinator

Late May through September. Coordinate Saturday morning Community First Fox Cities Marathon training runs. Distribute routes and work with water station volunteers to prepare for weekly training runs.

Fun Runs Coordinator

April through October. Coordinate monthly Wednesday evening Fun Runs. Working with various venues and assuring post run food and drinks are available.