Although MVSer Bernie Zelitch was felled by a heart attack last week, he has a positive outlook on his situation. He is extremely grateful to the train conductor and emergency personnel who took control and saved his life, and says that the close call put many things into perspective for him. He is looking forward to recovering quickly so he can to home to his family and back to work, after the surgery he will have shortly. He is already planning to request a deferment of his Boston number, so that he can run it next year! You can send well-wishes to Bernie at Mass.

Claddagh Pub 4 Mile,
Lawrence, MA, March 7, 2010
Overall Results
Place Div/Tot Div Name St Net Tim e Pace Gun Time

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26 6/149 M4049 JOSE LOUREIRO 26:58.2 6:45 27:08.4
36 1/27 M6069 Will Meredith 27:21.5 6:51 27:23.2
54 5/71 M5059 John Kleschinsky 28:24.6 7:07 28:27.9
72 1/130 F4049 Kelly Hulshult 29:02.0 7:16 29:04.4
102 5/179 F3039 Lisa Maciel 30:19.1 7:35 30:24.3
105 3/130 F4049 Marla Sigman 30:21.6 7:36 30:25.5

It was a picture perfect day for a March race, and the second in the SuperIronRunner Series! Lots of MVSers were on hand to enjoy the race and the camararie. For photos, click on: http://lynlicc.smugmug.com/Merrimack-Valley-Striders/Claddagh-Race-March... MVS results will be posted soon, thanks to Lana, Vin and Dana!
The race is also the second of three in the Wild Rover Series. The Claddagh Pub hosted a very nice race followed by a terrific party! Traffic control on the course was outstanding.

First Race in MVS racing program!!!
DH Jones 10 miles
Amherst, MA, February 28, 2010
Overall
Place Div/Tot Div Time Pace Name
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179 44/131 M4049 1:06:12 6:38 Janos Mako
188 20/129 M5059 1:06:50 6:41 Tom Kinneman
194 22/129 M5059 1:07:06 6:43 Stev Seide
341 20/75 M6099 1:15:43 7:35 Will Meredith
361 65/129 M5059 1:16:49 7:41 John Kleschinsky
479 102/131 M4049 1:24:05 8:25 Larry Dube
489 37/75 M6099 1:24:51 8:30 Charlie Farrington
587 115/129 M5059 1:33:23 9:21 Dave Tyler

Lou Martone, Licensed Massage Therapist, will speak at the MVS Meeting on Wednesday, March 31st at Salvatore's Italian Restaurant. Lou is an A.M.T.A. member with a studio located in Methuen who also travels to clients' homes or businesses if requested (within a 20 mile radius). Need a massage? Lou offers a discount to striders:

"Being a L.M.T. that is married to a runner in MVS, I offer an excellent discount to MVS members to help ease runners'aches, pains and everyday stress.

I am offering ALL MVS Members their choice of Swedish or Deep Tissue: * $50 for 1hr (true 60 min)>>>>>

We are sad to have to share the news that Cindie Davis Holub, 52, of Westford, MA passed away Sunday February 28th, 2010. Cindie was an MVS and Trifury member, and died as a result of a bicycle accident in Arizona. The following is her obituary...

"She was born to James Howard Davis and the late Karen Swanson Davis in Oceanside, CA. Cindie graduated from New Albany (Ohio) High School and received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. She was married to Dr. Brian Holub for 28 years. Brian and Cindie own Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Chelmsford.

Anyone interested to run a spectacular road race with only one hill? This year brings the 50th running of the Mt. Washington Road Race on Saturday June 19th. The race is limited to a field size of only 1000 entrants and are determined by a lottery. Entries can only be submitted online between March 1st and March 15th. The club does receive a limited number of entries however everyone must try entering through the lottery in order to be eligible for one of them. Go to Mountwashingtonroadrace.com for more information.

It's time to plan a 'pre-season' Happy Hour! If we wish really hard, maybe by
3/12, it will even feel a little bit like spring!

Whether you're a TriFury or MVS veteran or a new member, we invite everyone to
enjoy some social time with teammates. This is a great opportunity to meet new
people, put faces & names together, exchange race stories, training tips and
plans for the upcoming season.

We typically have about 40 people attend and it's always a great time. Details
below. No need to RSVP - just show up when it's convenient for you!

Our Strength Training coach, Sharon Johnson, has created an MVS Strength Training Program offered through our communnity partner, the Merrimack Vallley YMCA.

12 Week Semi – Private Strength Training Program for Runners

This program is designed for those runners and triathletes that want a customized strength training plan at an affordable price.
It is based on the following training needs of runners:

• Single leg training
• Train predominantly in a standing position.
• Train in diagonal patterns – opposite hip to opposite shoulder – just like we run.

Merrimack Valley Strider Volunteers handle the Human Chains in the Starting Area of the Boston Marathon. It’s a great way to participate, and to really feel the excitement, of the most prestigious Marathon in the world! Some have asked for details of our adventure, so I will try to explain…….