Zero to 5K
The first Zero to 5K group
for this year begins the week of Feb. 8
The Zero to 5K is an 8 week program for new
runners. The goal is to help you become a runner and prepare you for your first 5K race.
There is no charge for Checkers members. The group will led by Megan
Nelson, a certified Aerobics and Fitness
Association of America (AFAA) personal trainer/group resistance trainer. Contact Megan or Greg Lavis for more information.
Grand Prix 2012
The Grand Prix series will
return for 2012, with some changes that should make it more competitive.
We will have the details for this year's series soon. 2012 Grand Prix Page
Group runs
We would like to update our list of
group runs. If you are part of a group that meets regularly and is
open to new runners, let Greg Lavis know.
Race to Savings Information on the 2012 Race to Savings will be
posted when it is available. 2011 Race to Savings
Suggestion Box
We are always looking for new ideas. If there's something you
would like to see us do, do better, or change, we would love to hear from you.
Let us know what you think. Suggestion box
Announcement forum
A new category has been added to the forum where member can announce events that are taking
place, fund raising, and other items of interest.
“Western New York’s Oldest and Best Running
Specialty Store”
Runner's Roost is CHECKERS #1 Athletic Store!
Located at 4190 Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, New York.
CHECKERS MEMBERS DISCOUNT is 20% off.
You'll get excellent service from Owner Dave Borodzik.
Call 662-1331 if you need to inquire about sport items.
Runners Roost will provide you with the best professional sneaker fit you ever had.
They also supply athletic clothing, socks, shoe inserts, sandals, swim goggles, sun glasses and more.
Thank you Runners Roost for
sponsoring Checkers AC.
and thank you to our members for
shopping at Runners Roost!
CHECKERS AC IS A CLUB FOR EVERYONE!
You don't have to be a runner to join
but if you are one, we may be able to help you excel and reach your goals.
Our runners are all ages, and run from 4:30 - 15+ minutes per mile.
Training groups are tailored to each individual runner's ability.
We are here for all of you!!!
We offer..
Organized track workouts from April to October
Marathon training group
Organized and informal club runs
Monthly newsletter, and club email list
Summer picnic, Christmas party, and happy hours
Cross country and indoor track competition
Best of all, friends who care!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
PR CERTIFICATES
Special certificates are given out for
lifetime and age group PR's. If you would like to receive one, click the "post PR's"
link on the right of this page. Please include your complete home address,
with zip code. Certificates will not be given for course PR's, but they will be
listed on the web site and in the newsletter. Congratulations!
Please email dianesardes@roadrunner.com
if you have any further questions.
