Jan 5 – Jan 11
 
Welcome to this weeks' MPS Newsletter.
WEEKLY RUNS
Group runs updated weekly.
 
Tuesday:  Isherwood @ 6:00am  

Wednesday: This Wednesday please check Facebook to see if there is an organized run.
 
Thursday: Isherwood @ 6:00am
 
Saturday Run  2nd Saturday of the month (Isherwood 8:00 AM)   We meet in the parking lot in Isherwood off from Paseo Padre (From 880s take the Decoto east exit once in Decoto make a right turn (going south) on Paseo Padre and slightly ahead you will find a light at Isherwood. Make a left turn and the parking lot, where we meet, is right after you cross the bridge/creek on your right).  
 
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
 
Next Saturday run (3rd Sat of the month)  Formerly Mission Coffee 151 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 @ 8am ): Third Saturday: Mission Coffee, (meet at Mission Coffee. Corner of Washington Blvd. and  Mission Blvd.  Mission San Jose area of Fremont.  
 
New Year Celebration: From our President Dave Finck. Thank You to all those able to come share the New Year get together with us. Had a great time and another birthday celebration for Victoria.
 
Fred Heinze update: My recovery is slow but my hamstring is healing. I think it’s going to take a month before I’m able to start running again. I’m almost walking normally again. I can’t wait until my hamstring heals up because I miss running.
 
 
MPS AT THE RACES
 
Sat 12-27
 
Mace Ranch Park Run 5k   (Davis, CA) - 39 finishers
J R Mintz 24:35 (7:54 per mile)    11^th   overall 
 
Wed 12-31
 
New Years one day 12 hour run   (San Jose) - 39 finishers
J R Mintz  56.74 miles 11:47:49 (12:28 per mile)    4^th   overall 
 
Thur  Jan  1
 
Brazen New Years Day 5k   (Lake Chabot) - 198 finishers
Mike Dunn 29:52 (9:13 per mile)    23^rd  overall  1^st  in age (70-74)
 
Brazen New Years Day ½ marathon   (Lake Chabot) - 136 finishers
Kelly Poe     2:26:28   (11:06 per mile)  45^th   overall  1^st in age (55-59)
Peter Chan 2:50:30  (12:55 per mile)  84^th overall   3^rd in age (65-69)
 
Sat  Jan  3
 
Hacienda Hills Run 1mi (San Jose) - 3finishers
J R Mintz  11:20 (11:20 per mile)  1^st  overall   
 
 
AWESOME LINKS
 
Bay Area Runners Meetup
Find Running Partners
Jogging Buddy.com
Red Power Divas
Running Addicts
Running Ahead Forums
Team In Training
TriValley Running Club
Go Far Run Group
Mermaid Series
Running In The USA
The Runners World Race Finder
Active Running
Brazen Racing
First Wave Events
USAP Events
Ultra Signup
Bay Area Running Events

Mission Peak Striders Resources

 
Race  Discounts
 
RunningWarehouse.com (use code 2PK52FZT for discount) good until 6/30/26. A second code will be issued 7/1/2026 and then a third code issued 1/1/2027
 

*Full priced shoes are not discountable due to manufactures restrictions.
Here are the new discounts that will be available: 
20% off MSRP*
- Clothing
- Socks
10% off MSRP*
- Select Clearance Shoes - off listed price
- Nutrition
- Hats & Visors
*exclusions apply