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We are so happy that you're a member of the Pensacola Runners Association. We hope that you find this newsletter both informative and motivating. As a PRA member, you can expect to receive our newsletters every month. The newsletters provide training tools, insider race discounts, advice from the pros, and a race calendar. Don't see something? Shoot us a line at pra@gmail.com, and we will make sure it gets considered.
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PRA Awards Banquet
February 21, 2019
Big Top Brewing Co.
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PRA's annual awards banquet was a very special evening! Thank you to our incredible members who joined us at
Big Top Brewing Company Pensacola on February 21
to celebrate another year of achieving, dreaming and enjoying Pensacola's running community. Special congratulations to our Award winners and grant recipients!
Lou Gregory Award - This award was given to UWF Cross Country Coach, Caleb Carmichael, who has demonstrated great leadership and enthusiasm in helping to promote and maintain the sport of running in the Pensacola area.
Jim Harrington Award - This award is given to a runner or walker who has used running or walking to overcome adversity or to recognize persons who returned to the sport after a serious injury or illness. The 2019 recipient of the Jim Harrington award was Joey Beckman. Congratulations, Joey!
Volunteer of the Year - This award went to Dr. Craig Henry. Dr. Henry has gone above and beyond in dedicating their time and energies info furthering the PRA Mission.
Grant Recipients - Golden Elite Track and Field Club, and Booker T. Washington High School's Track and Field Team.
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Pat Kozma accepted a grant on behalf of Booker T. Washington High School's Track and Field Team. This grant will help the school support the high school regional finals but providing timing resources for the event.
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Dr. Craig Henry was named the 2019 Volunteer of the Year. Dr. Henry has gone above and beyond in dedicating his time and energies to everything PRA related. He is especially good at ensuring the PRA's equipment trailer maintains excellent organization. He will also direct the upcoming Fiesta 5k and 10k in May. Thank you for your selfless dedication, Dr. Henry!
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Joey Beckman received the 2019 Jim Harrington Award, an award given to a runner or walker who has used running or walking to overcome adversity or to recognize persons who returned to the sport after a serious injury or illness. Congratulations, Joey! We missed having you at the Awards Banquet, but were so thrilled to have Amy Rose accept the award on your behalf.
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Congratulations to Golden Elite Track and Field Club! They also received a grant from PRA! Golden Elite Track and Field Club is a nonprofit faith based organization. They train young athletes to be at their very best and
teach the importance of positive results that come from leading a physically active, drug-free lifestyle while living with integrity.
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Caleb Carmichael was awarded the Lou Gregory award. As the UWF Cross Country Coach, Caleb Carmichael, demonstrates exceptional leadership and enthusiasm in helping to promote and maintain the sport of running in the Pensacola area.
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Get Involved in PRA's Upcoming Events
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May 4, 2019
The Fiesta 10k & 5k, hosted by the Pensacola Runners Association, is the premier heritage road race in Northwest Florida and a great way to close out your Spring racing season. This event features fast and beautiful 10k and 5k races winding through the heart of Pensacola! For details on packet pickup, the race and, of course, the after party, please see the event page HERE.
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PRA GEAR IS HERE!
Order PRA singlets and hats
HERE.
PRA Hats: $15
PRA Singlets: $25 (mens and womens sizes)
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ll current PRA members are invited to the University of West Florida Track at 6:00 PM each Monday evening for a FREE interval workout led by UWF Cross Country Coach Caleb Carmichael!
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Run with us every
Thursday evening at 6pm at the Gulf Coast Brewery
for a 5K fun run and get your
first beer
on the house! Yes, that's right! Printed
maps
will be available at the brewery. After the run, each runner gets a free beer of choice and can play a variety of complimentary games such as Cornhole, Ping Pong, Checkers, and other ancillary games right there where the beer brewing and production takes place! To satisfy your hunger, there is also a food truck serving some delicious food for purchase! All runners, walkers, families or pet are welcome.
Gulf Coast Brewery is a micro brewery located in downtown Pensacola, FL. Come have a drink of local beer brewed on site!
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The PRA Needs You!
The PRA is an all-v
olunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to promote, support and develop running, walking and racing along Florida's North
ern Gulf Coast. Our goal is to enhance the experience of being a runner or walker in Northwest Florida.
The events and programs we produce would not be possible without the support of the Pensacola area's active and involved community of runners and w
alkers. That said, we are always looking for new members and volunteers to get involved and help take us to the next level.
If you'd like more information about how to get involved please send your your inquiry and contact information to the PRA at:
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The Pensacola Runners Association brings together runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts to promote, support and develop running and racing along the Northern Gulf Coast. Our objective is to provide information, education, training, social and sporting events for competitive and noncompetitive runners and walkers of all ages, races, genders and abilities.
Benefits:
- Discounted entry rates on the full calendar of PRA Races/Events.
- The chance to eat, drink and socialize with fellow runners at our free, members only social events
- Access to our action packed monthly newsletter: "the Rundown"
- Eligibility for the Lou Gregory, Jim Harrington and Volunteer of the Year Awards
- Access to free, members only weekly interval workouts overseen by a professional Coach
- The opportunity to do your part to promote, support and develop running and racing along the Northern Gulf Coast
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Thanks to our Organizational Sponsors!
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Contact us:
PensacolaRunnersAssociation@gmail.com
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Pensacola Runners Association offers "The Rundown" as an informational service to its members. Any articles, opinions or recommendations are owned by the respective authors, and are not necessarily opinions adopted by the Pensacola Runners Association. The Pensacola Runners Association recommends you consult your physician prior to engaging in any physical activity.
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