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Club Cross Country Nationals

Hello Spartans We need to coordinate our entry for the Club Nationals quickly if we want to save money. The entry fee increases as shown: Online entries received on or before 5:00 EST on 12/1 are $30 Online entries received … Continue reading

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Today is deadline for 2007 PA cards at reduced price

Today is deadline for 2007 PA cards at reduced price The cost for a USATF membership (aka PA card) is increasing from $20 to $29.95 next year. You can buy next year’s PA card for this year’s price of $20 … Continue reading

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Any of you been on TV recently?

Rich Santoro who laced up his running shoes for several years to run track intervals with the Spartans, has shelved his track shoes in a return to his dancing shoes. Check his sister and him out this Sunday on NBC … Continue reading

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Next Race

Next Race Presidio 3.55 miles 7 Oct ’06 Start times – Women 8:30; Men Masters 9:15; Men Open 10:00 The car pool leaves SJ City College at 6:30 for the women, 7:15 for the men. If you are going and/or car … Continue reading

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Elements to a successful appeal – by Paul

I think there are two elements to a successful appeal. The first element is just showing up. I think it is a lot harder for the PA committee to look someone in the eye and tell them no than it … Continue reading

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Spartans win appeal for Empire Open

Thanks Paul! For those of you that are first reading of this appeal, I’ll insert some background info. Our 50 years team drove all the way up to Santa Rosa about a month ago to run in the first cross country race … Continue reading

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1/28/06 Spartan’s Banquet

Inquiring minds want to know – – – Yes Kurt, there is a Spartans banquet! It’s still on Saturday January 28th, 2006, from 6:30 P.M. until – – – After seeing the incomparable Kurt Gravenhorst’s riveting performance on the small … Continue reading

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10/30/05 – China Camp Cross Country, San Rafael

Saturday, 7 A.M., October 30th, driving to the base of Mt Tamlpais and the morning sun. What’s this? Low clouds? Rain? Fog? A cold, wet, muddy, miserable race ahead. Oh well, at least it’s a new course and only 4.25 … Continue reading

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Silicon Valley Marathon (SVM) and Relay teams

Hey everyone! Long time no update. At least on the home page that is. Just wanted to let eveyone know what if you haven’t been informed about the SVM please contact Jerome. Here is the following message from Jerome: Hi … Continue reading

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10/01/05 – Cross Country at the Presidio, SF

In the 4.19 mile race in the sand and hills of the Presidio, the Spartans added lots of excitement at the front of the race. With less than five minutes until the race start, the last carload of Spartans finally … Continue reading

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