Sep 21 – Sep 27
 
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 4th Saturday of the month : (Alameda Creek Stables 8:00 AM) We meet at the Stables parking lot, Union City Blvd. at Lowry Rd., north side of creek.
 
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
 
Newark Mile MPS runners claimed first place in two age groups and added a new course record as well. Details below.
 
Next Saturday run (1st Sat of the month = Coyote hills @ 8 am ): We meet at Don Edwards SF wild life refuge parking lot (old Dumbarton toll plaza, Take Thornton Ave. in Newark to Marshlands Rd. Take a right on  Marshlands and drive to the top of the hill and park. Meet at the parking lot area.    
 
 
 MPS AT THE RACES
 
Sat 9-19
 
Newark Mile 4k 2.5 mi (Newark) –   136 finishers
Senthil Cheetancheri  15:38 (6:18 per mile)   overall  1^st in age (46-55)
Dan Harris                  16:38 (6:42 per mile)   overall  1^st in age (66+) New course record
Broke  own course record set last year.
 
Rocky Ridge half marathon (San Ramon) –    142 finishers
Peter Chan   3:33:08  (15:32 per mile)  68^th overall   1^st  in age (65-69)

Mile Madness Endurance Run 3hrs (Auburn) –  17 finishers
J R Mintz   18 miles  (17:32 per mile)  2^nd  overall    
 
Sun 9-20
 
Alameda Island  half marathon (Alameda) –    297 finishers
Peter Chan   2:39:46  (12:12 per mile)  268^th overall   7^th in age (60-69)
 
Albany Community Triathlon (Albany) –  170 finishers
J R Mintz   1:12:57   159^th   overall    5^th in age (60-69)
400 m swim  12:49
Transition       3:27
10k bike       42:18 (9.2 mph)
Transition       1:00       
2.5k run        13:23 (8:35)
 

AWESOME LINKS 
 
Bay Area Runners Meetup 
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Jogging Buddy.com 
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Running Ahead Forums 
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Running In The USA 
The Runners World Race Finder
Active Running
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First Wave Events 
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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 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