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2019 SPIRE Workouts schedule
ADR paid members in 2019 are eligible to attend for FREE this year as part of your annual ADR membership.
The first date was Jan. 9. The remaining five workout dates are scheduled for 7 pm on Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27
Sign up for 2019 ADR membership to earn this perk and so you don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!
Annual ADR membership is $20 for individuals and $25 for a family membership.
2019 ADR Grand Prix rules announced
There have been some updates and changes to the Grand Prix rules for 2019.
Click on the link below to view the 2019 ADR Grand Prix Rules:
72 ADR Members qualify for $5 banquet discount!
Thanks for running races listed on the Grand Prix this year and making 2018 our best season yet!!
Our records show the following ADR members have completed six or more races that were included in the ADR Grand Prix in 2018 and are entitled to a $5 discount to attend the 2018 annual awards banquet at 6 p.m. Jan. 12, 2019, at Martinis! in Saybrook Township.
No. | Name | Races |
1 | Dan Loose | 33 |
2 | Bonnie Sikora | 27 |
3 | Christy Tobias | 26 |
4 | Pat Douglass | 26 |
5 | Dawn Cragon | 24 |
6 | Amanda Osburn | 23 |
7 | Luke Stecki | 22 |
8 | Jamie Beacom | 22 |
9 | Terry Putt | 22 |
10 | Evan Howe | 21 |
11 | Kathleen Pierce | 20 |
12 | Phil Johnson | 19 |
13 | Jacklyn Krysa | 17 |
14 | Tina Davison | 17 |
15 | Michael Shevchik | 17 |
16 | Doug Kennedy | 17 |
17 | Bruce Haytcher | 17 |
18 | Amy Kleps | 16 |
19 | Lisa Haytcher | 16 |
20 | Walter Anderson | 16 |
21 | Jim Timonere | 16 |
22 | Bryon Perry | 16 |
23 | Desiree Dell | 15 |
24 | Luis Gonzalez | 15 |
25 | Chip Burlingham | 15 |
26 | Rob Kleps | 15 |
27 | Lily Perry | 14 |
28 | Eric Wilpula | 14 |
29 | JP Ducro | 14 |
30 | Dean McQuaide | 14 |
31 | Kiersten Shevchik | 13 |
32 | Lori Webster | 13 |
33 | Sharee Wilpula | 13 |
34 | John Hutchison | 13 |
35 | Alexandra Shevchik | 12 |
36 | Tiffany Pelton | 12 |
37 | Andrea King | 12 |
38 | Caron Fenton | 12 |
39 | Kristin Marchewka | 12 |
40 | Amanda Somppi | 11 |
41 | Marie Noelle Avina | 11 |
42 | Donna DeGeorge | 11 |
43 | Aiden Davison | 11 |
44 | Mary Pytel | 10 |
45 | Michelle Vanek | 10 |
46 | Mark Osburn | 10 |
47 | David Tidd | 10 |
48 | Jack Sargent | 10 |
49 | Jessica Kirk | 9 |
50 | Tracy West | 9 |
51 | Gabe Pytel | 9 |
52 | Allie Wintz | 8 |
53 | Jamie Kennedy | 8 |
54 | Tyler Smith | 8 |
55 | Sean Howe | 8 |
56 | Andrew Misiak | 8 |
57 | Margaret Preston | 7 |
58 | Juliene Bernard | 7 |
59 | Tracy Napier | 7 |
60 | Shawn Metzler | 7 |
61 | Patty Warner | 7 |
62 | Vinnie DeGeorge | 7 |
63 | Andrew Preston | 7 |
64 | Tim Kennedy | 7 |
65 | George Balch | 7 |
66 | Diedre Fleming | 6 |
67 | Heather Harmon | 6 |
68 | Megan Howe | 6 |
69 | Vivian Plats | 6 |
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ADR 2018 Awards Banquet RSVP and payment info
The Ashtabula Distance Runners 2018 Awards Banquet and annual membership meeting will be Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Martinis Restaurant starting at 6 pm. This year the banquet will feature a delicious menu, as well as a photo booth and the awesome DJ Jeremy James to entertain us before, during and after the dinner. There will be a cash bar available, and we will hold a 50/50 drawing to make one lucky runner a little wealthier! We will be presenting awards for Male and Female Top 3 Overall, Top 3 in each Age Category and a few special awards of which the winners were nominated by your peers. We will also have a very short meeting to conduct some Club business.
We are offering –> ADR members who ran at least six (6) Grand Prix races <– a discounted price of $10 for the banquet meal, and $15 price for all other ADR members and guests. Everyone is welcome!
Online RSVP and payment by PayPal or any credit/debit card is available below.
Payments can also be mailed and postmarked (click on the 2018 ADR Banquet form) by Dec. 28, 2018, to:
ADR
P.O. Box 43
Ashtabula, Ohio 44005
Please join us for an evening of fun and fellowship.
Menu: Chicken, green beans, pasta salad, rolls and butter, soft drinks and coffee. Cash bar is available!
ONLINE RSVP AND PAYMENT:
Payment must be received by Jan. 2 so we can give the chef our final count.
SEEKING SPECIAL AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 ADR BANQUET
The Ashtabula Distance Runners Club would like to recognize individuals at the Jan. 12, 2019, annual awards banquet outside of the Grand Prix standings. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Dec. 21.
Awards are: Most Improved Male, Most Improved Female, Most Inspiring Male, Most Inspiring Female, Rookie of the Year Male, Rookie of the Year Female.
Please complete the form to submit your nominations. Share this webpage with other members you might know who are not on Facebook or work with them to fill it out if they are not web users. Let us know if you have any questions at ashtabuladistancerunners@gmail.com
ADR apparel sale through Dec. 6!
Been looking to get your hands on some sweet new ADR gear?
Well, here’s your opportunity to order some awesome ADR apparel including shirts, hats, hoodies, zip-ups, pants and more! This holiday sale is brought to you through an ADR partnership with Sports & Sports in Ashtabula. 😍
These items make great holiday gifts! Just make sure you place your order by Thursday Dec. 6! Orders will be available to be picked up by each individual purchaser at Sports & Sports, 3600 North Ridge East, Ashtabula, on or around Dec. 22.
Just click on the link below to get started!
ADR Banquet is Jan. 12, 2019 – SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE: The Ashtabula Distance Runners Club Banquet is Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 6 p.m. at Martinis Restaurant and Lounge, 4338 Lake Rd W, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
Further details are forthcoming.
It will be a fun night!
Last minute registration and packet pickup details for 2018 Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon and 5K
Last-minute REGISTRATION details for the 2018 Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon and 5K races on Sunday Oct. 28 are here:
Online registration will close Saturday Oct. 27 at about 10 a.m. You can register here: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/38162
You may also register in person on Saturday Oct. 27 from 1 to 4 PM at packet pick up at Briquettes Smokehouse in Ashtabula. The address is 405 Morton Dr, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Lastly, if that doesn’t fit your schedule, you can still register Sunday morning Oct. 28 at the Harbor-Topky Library from 7 AM to 8:15 AM. Race starts at 8:30 AM. The address is 1633 Walnut Blvd, Ashtabula, OH 44004, and is right next to the starting line for both races. It is recommended you get there as early as possible.
Your best bet is to register NOW while you’re thinking about it. Avoid any lines to register on race day!
See you there!!!
2018 Bridge to Bridge Half Marathon course and map
2018 COURSE MAP!
The race begins at the Hubbard House driveway on Walnut Avenue by Walnut Beach, then head west on Walnut Boulevard, south on Union Avenue, east on 7th Street, north on Thayer, east on 5th Street, cross Lake Avenue to Bridge Street, east on Bridge Street to Columbus Avenue, west on West 23th St. (at traffic light), brief south to West 24th St. (Merry Street Hill), south on Lake Avenue, south on Main Avenue, east on West 46th St., south on Topper Avenue, east on 48th, south on Dwight Avenue Street, east on 51st St., through Kister property near intersection of Route 84 and 51st St., south on State Road to the Gulf Smolen Bridge and go left around cones at back. Then runners will reverse course and head back the same way to the Lift Bridge in the Harbor and turn into finish line at Morton Drive by Briquettes.
Sign up now with online registration: https://