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Warm Track Workout ....

More Pictures and Slideshow.

Checkers picnic Pictures and Slideshow.

Tops 5K/10K Pictures and Slideshow.

UB STAMPEDE INVITE
The only UB Bulls home X-C meet will take place on Sat, Sept 18th. The location is Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island. Volunteers are needed to help monitor the course and for traffic control.
To sign-up click here.

Mississippi Mudds Pictures Joan and Slideshow Joan.

Moonlight Run Pictures Diane, Pictures Garry, Slideshow Diane and Slideshow Garry

August 2010 Newsletter

Upstate Cross Country Series
The Upstate XC series begins this year on September 26. This is a series of five cross country races, with other running clubs across the state. We will be hosting one of the races, on October 10, at Beaver Island. Two of the races are in the Rochester area, one near Syracuse, one in Watkins Glen. Look for more information here soon.

$$Race to Savings$$

The Checkers AC's official Facebook page is now open for business to members! Click here to enter.

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.

Need a 2010 training log?  Download this Excel sheet

Opening Hours : Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-4

“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.


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