Aug 3 – Aug 9
 
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 ): Meet at corner of Washington Blvd. and  Mission Blvd.  Mission San Jose area of Fremont.  
 
  
MPS AT THE RACES 
 
Sat 7-25
 
The Great Shasta Trail Race 50K  (Siskiyou County) - 15  starters
J R Mintz   6:38:32 (12:46 per mile)  8^th  overall  1st race in age (60-69)
 
Sat 8-1
 
Summer Breeze 5k (San Leandro)– 304  finishers
Abe Mazliach   30:21 (9:47 per mile)  76^th  overall  1^st  in age (80-84)
 
Summer Breeze 10k (San Leandro)– 291  finishers          
Mike Dunn        51:34 (8:19 per mile)  42^nd  overall 1^st  in age (70-74)
 
Summer Breeze ½ marathon (San Leandro)– 321  finishers
Peter Chan    2:39:51 (12:12 per mile)  252^nd  overall  2^nd  in age (65-69)
 
Soda Springs Marathon Relay (5 legs) (Pt. Mariah)– 18  teams
J R Mintz  Legs 1-2-4 (5mi. ea.) Total team time 5:40:07 9^th overall
 
Sun 8-2
 
Pacifica Runners Tiki Trot 10k (Pacifica)– 56  finishers
J R Mintz  51:29 (8:17) 12^th overall
 
 
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  "PETER10" (case sensitive) for 10% discount for all distances (half/10k/5k)
Oct 18, 2026 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run

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