Jul 6 – Jul 12
 
Welcome to this weeks' MPS Newsletter.


WEEKLY RUNS
Group runs updated weekly.
 
Tuesday:  Isherwood @ 8:00am  

Wednesday: This Wednesday please check Facebook to see if there is an organized run. 
 
Thursday: Isherwood @ 8:00am     
 
Saturday Run  2nd Saturday of the month (Isherwood 8:00 AM)   We meet in the parking lot in Isherwood off from Paseo Padre (From 880s take the Decoto east exit once in Decoto make a right turn (going south) on Paseo Padre and slightly ahead you will find a light at Isherwood. Make a left turn and the parking lot, where we meet, is right after you cross the bridge/creek on your right).       
 
Sunday: Isherwood @ 8:00am
We meet in the parking lot on Isherwood Way, off Paseo Padre (from Hwy 880 take the Decoto exist east. Once on Decoto, turn right (going south) on Paseo Padre Pkwy. Turn left at the first light (Isherwood). First right into the parking lot, after you cross the bridge/creek.
 
NEWS and NOTES
 
Next Saturday run (3rd Sat of the month)  Formerly Mission Coffee 151 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 @ 8am ): Third Saturday: Mission Coffee, (meet at Mission Coffee. Corner of Washington Blvd. and  Mission Blvd.  Mission San Jose area of Fremont.  
 
  
MPS AT THE RACES 
 
Fri 7-3
 
Independence Day Das 5k (Livermore)– 264  finishers
J R Mintz                23:56 (7:41 per mile)  14^th  overall  1st in age (51-60)
 
Sat 7-4
 
Run San Ramon 5k (San Ramon)– 407  finishers
Steve Wickland    23:52 (7:34 per mile)  48^th overall 
Mike Dunn            25:05 (8:04 per mile)  62^nd overall  2^nd in age (70-74)
Fred Heinze          34:46 (11:10 per mile) 189^th overall  5^th in age (70-74)
 
Alameda July 4^th Parade Race 5k (Alameda)– 1672  finishers         
Dan Harris            22:09 (7:09 per mile)  130^th overall 3^rd t in age (60-69)
 
Stars and Stripes 5k (Concord)– 644  finishers
Peter Chan            28:03 (9:03 per mile)  140^th overall  1^st  in age (65-69)
 
Chili Chase 5k (Palo Alto)– 93  finishers
J R Mintz  23:17 (7:30 per mile) 37^th overall  4^th in age (50-59) 
 
 
AWESOME LINKS 
 
Bay Area Runners Meetup 
Find Running Partners 
Jogging Buddy.com 
Red Power Divas 
Running Addicts          
Running Ahead Forums 
Team In Training 
TriValley Running Club
Go Far Run Group
Mermaid Series 
Running In The USA 
The Runners World Race Finder
Active Running
Brazen Racing 
First Wave Events 
USAP Events
Ultra Signup
Bay Area Running Events

Mission Peak Striders Resources

  
Race  Discounts
 
Use code  "PETER10" for 10% discount - all Mermaid Series events in 2026.

Use code "AMBWEEK10" for Zensah compression socks and sleeves - 10%

https://www.zensah.com/

RunningWarehouse.com (use code HJZ93FA6 for discount) good until 12/31/26.
A  new code will be issued 1/1/2027
 
Here are the new discounts that will be available: 
Full priced shoes are not discountable due to manufactures restrictions.

20% off MSRP*
- Clothing
- Socks

10% off MSRP*
- Select Clearance Shoes - off listed price
- Nutrition
- Hats & Visors

*exclusions apply