Here is a link to a listing of FREE classes offered by REI.  The list of classes is within driving distance of our area.  Just enter your zipcode for classes near you.  Check them out here:  REI Free Classes

Please take a few minutes to check out the most recent copy of the RRCA "Keeping Pace" newsletter.  This is one of the benefits of our club (being a RRCA sanctioned club).  These news letters offer interesting information on running, injury prevention and diet.  Check it out at the following link: RRCA - Keeping Pace Newsletter

Here is a very interesting article on weight loss and the use of interval training.  It comes from Runtastic's Website (www.runtastic.com).  You can view the article at this location:  Weight Loss and Interval Training

Please take a few minutes to check out the most recent copy of the RRCA "Keeping Pace" newsletter.  This is one of the benefits of our club (being a RRCA sanctioned club).  These news letters offer interesting information on running, injury prevention and diet.  Check it out at the following link:  RRCA - Keeping Pace Newsletter

We currently have a few spots available on the MAC Board of Directors.  If you know someone or would like to nominate yourself, please complete this short application and email it to macrunning@verizon.net or print it our and give it to one of our board members.

Middletown Athletic Club Board of Directors Application

Middletown Athletic Club

General Meeting Minutes

2/3/2016  7:30

A review of the 2015 Financial Report was provided.   The club started 2015 with $3,758 and ended with $3,139.   Overall, the club is financially healthy.   The Financial Report was distributed and income and expenses were discussed in detail.  Copies of the Financial Report are available for review- please contact a Board member for a copy.

January Board Meeting Minutes were distributed and a discussion regarding board resignations and open positions was held.   Nominations are being accepted for three open board positions. 

The club recognized the outstanding service of the outgoing board members.   All of them will remain active in the club,  Andy will continue eNotes and Kendra will continue to manage the scholarship program.     Canvas pictures of them running races in their MAC singlet were given as a small token of appreciation for their years of service to MAC.    Thank you!

            Andy Shearer

            Barb & Joe Ward

            Kendra Myers

If you would like to nominate someone for one of the open board positions please contact Kevin, Lauren, Jeanine, Geoff or Angi

Club dues are due by 3/31 and are payable on the new website.  Student memberships are $5, individual $15 and family membership increased to $25. 

MAC will continue to award 2 - $750 scholarships.  The student must be in the Appo  school district and accepted into a 4 year college/university program. 

Geoff provided a demonstration of the club’s new website!  The new site will allow club members to get up to date information and keep in touch with MAC.  The old website was static and out of date- this modern design is easy to use and maintain.  Links to follow MAC on social media are also on the site.  Thank you Geoff for all of your hard work converting the club’s data. 

Jeanine provided information on club apparel.  Including short sleeve tech shirts. 

Upcoming events:

Feb 21^st- Inter Club Run, followed by social, Schaeffer’s Canal House  2 pm

March 10^th- Strength Training for Injury prevention, Premier Sports Performance Complex,  7p.m.

June (TBD) Race to Find a Cure 5K

Aug 20^th- Peach Festival 5K

Volunteer Opportunities

DE Marathon Waterstop – May 8^th

Healthy Kids Running Series – begins April 8^th

Here is a special announcement from Nic DeCaire (Fusion Fitness):

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Hi Middletown Athletic Club

I am not sure if you heard of the Fusion 5 and Dime.  It is a race I founded set for July 23rd 2016.

I am really excited about this race for many reasons.  We created a unique 5 and 10 mile course going through Newark that actually starts and finishes on Main Street.  But most importantly we have an amazing after party at the Stone Balloon Ale House.

But the party does not stop after the race.  We encourage the participants to stick around for Newark's Food and Brew and continue to drink beer with the 5 and Dime beer mugs we are giving as souvenirs.  Why not keep the party going!

We are trying to encourage teams to sign up for this event and make this the next big race in Delaware.

I created a team for you under Middletown Athletic Club.  

I also created a $10 off coupon that you can share with your runners, friends, and family.  

Your coupon code is MAC

This coupon will expire on 4-1-16 and the race will sell out once we hit 1,000 participants.

Here is the link for the race.

https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Newark/Fusion5andDime

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Hope to see you a the race.

Nic

Here is a listing of new classes (free) being offered at the REI store near the Christiana Mall.  Check them out at the following link:  New REI Course Offerings - REI Christiana