Stories from Strider Jeff Recker
A sample of stories shared with us, written by Jeff Recker
Christmas Eve Day Run/Hike on Serpents
A casual run up Serpents Trail. Dress in your best holiday attire and bring your holiday cheer!
Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.
Devils Cabin Christmas Wreath Run/Hike - D3 trail
Join us for the annual MMS Christmas Wreath hike/run. We will take the D3 loop out to the cabin and temporarily "decorate" the cabin for the holidays with some garland and a wreath. The loop is approximately 7 miles.
October 2022 The Strider
In this issue: 421 FINISHERS IN THE “Just Peachy 5k” ! Won by GRETA VAN CALCAR & ETHAN ABBS ~ Taylor Valentine a winner @ Kokopelli! Ryan Sullivan & Jaime Simmons winners at Rough Canyon ! Dennis & Mary Young Update ~ NEXT ISSUE à RUN 2 WHITE-H2O (!?)
August 2022 The Strider
In this issue: TRACY THELEN & RYAN SULLIVAN WINNERS @ G M ULTRAS! (Tracy is also 2nd in the Bears Ears 50mile) Ian Rogers and Michelle Oberndorf are “Baddest” Breakers! MAX ROBINSON sets new Turkey Flats Course (w)Record ! & ESME ROSTEL wins women’s race!
Crag Crest Run 2022, Grand Mesa, Western Colorado
It was beautiful day for running on Crag Crest on Grand Mesa amongst the wildflowers and mosquitoes! It was a counter-clockwise course again. This year's 1-2-3 podium was Nelson Jones, Ian Rogers and Megan Sand.
June 2022 The Strider
In this issue: BERNIE BOETTCHER &TARYN CEGLOWSKI are quickest to “Summit & Plummet”! Next month? (hoo nose) anybody (besides John F) run in the Strawberry Shortcut?
Gender Inclusion Policy
Adopted July 18, 2023
Reviewed October 1, 2024
Goal
To establish rules to encourage and facilitate the participation of transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse runners at Mesa Monument Striders (MMS) events with the goal of ensuring fair and inclusive practices that respect the personal rights and dignity of all entrants while preserving the integrity of competition for awards and records based on division.
Constitution and Bylaws of the Mesa Monument Striders
I. The organization shall be called the Mesa Monument Striders.
- The organization is an affiliate of the RRCA (Road Runners Club of America)
- The purpose of the Mesa Monument Striders is to promote the health and welfare of the community through running and other forms of exercise.