Andy's Notes

For past years results of FLS races, check out the results archives at runnertriathletenews.com or eztoregister.com. They go back about three years on all races. This may be a good way of setting a goal for yourself at the next race.

Registration for FLS Races
On-line registration is your easiest way to register for FLS races. signmeup.com is the website. They have a great race calendar also.

MILE 23. Each year since 1990, Finish Line Sports hosts the Mile 23 water station at the biggest race in the area, the Chevron Houston Marathon in January. Volunteers are NEEDED to join our bagpiper, sound system, and big yellow tent, starting at 7:30am race day. We stay until 12:30pm. On Allen Parkway at Tirrell, just past Shepherd bridge. It is always a blast!

Coaching Consultations
Coaching consultations are available one-on-one in the office at Finish Line Sports with Coach Andy Stewart for $50 for one hour. Personalized run training schedules are worked out this way for a 3-4 month period. Thirty years of run coaching experience. Call 281-242-7700 for an available appointment.

Race Consultations
Race consultations are available one-on-one in the office at Finish Line Sports with Race Director Andy Stewart for $100 per hour. Covers all of the basics of putting on a race. Takes 1-2 hours. Twenty-six years of Race Directing experience. Call 281-242-7700 for an available appointment.

Need Race Equipment?
Finish Line Sports has a race clock with stand, 700 orange cones, tables, megaphone, and many other essential race items for rental. Our clock rents for $100 and cones for 75 cents each, our most frequently requested items. Call Andy two weeks ahead to reserve and to receive a full list of race items for rental, 281-242-7700. Storage boat shed is only two miles away in Stafford. Minimum $50 rental with deposit required.

Finish Line Sports supports many great causes through our five large annual races. Each are well-deserving of support. Some of our many causes in 2011 include: Lorrie Ellis Ovarian Cancer Fund, Jayna Murray Foundation, Bel Inizio, ImpactAHero, Cenikor, Cenacle Retreat House, C Different Foundation, Cherish Our Children International, Autism Speaks, Ft Bend Rainbow Room, MD Anderson Pediatric Brain Tumor Research, East Ft Bend Human Needs Ministries, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, First Colony Swim Team, Snowdrop Foundation, Houston-Athens Marathon Exchange, and H.E.A.R.T.S.

Thanks for your support of these fine causes!

About Finish Line Sports Running Club...
Our running club has over 200 members and is now 26 years old. We host the 1,300-runner 30K the second Sunday morning each December. We compete in HARRA races. Members are from everywhere, not just Sugar Land. Members range from five-minute pace to fifteen-minute pace. We contribute thousands of dollars annually to great local charities like Cenikor, Fort Bend Rainbow Room, and many others listed above. We would love to have YOU as a member. We are always recruiting. Call Andy weekdays at 281-242-7700 with any questions.

Member Benefits Include...

20% discount off non-sale retail items at Finish Line Sports, including Asics shoes.
Twice-Weekly email updates.
June Anniversary party and December Christmas Party (free), both with great food.
Meet training partners of similar speed and make great new friends.
Online Forum and Newsletter.
Upcoming FLS Events:

Jan 23, 2011, Sunday. 6-8pm. FLS Marathon Pasta Party at David's Bend. Pasta free of charge from Italian Maid in Richmond.
March 27, 2011. Sunday. First Annual Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Half Marathon. 6:45am. Sugar Land Town Square. 13.1 miles.
June 12, 2011. Sunday. FLS 26-Year Anniversary Party at David's Bend at 6:00pm. Join us as we celebrate 26 years of FLS. Music, speakers, dinner.
June 26, 2011. Sunday. 14th Annual Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Tri. 300MS/10MB/3MR. 7am. Cap is 800 entrants. Great for newbies. Deadline June 14.
Oct. 16, 2011. Sunday. 19th Annual AMICA Try Andy's Tri. A beginner tri at First Colony Lake. 7:20am first wave. Cap is 850. Filled Aug 3 last year.
Nov. 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Morning. 26th Annual Sugar Land Surgical Turkey Trot at Sugar Creek fountain. 8am first event. Raceday registration available.
Dec.11, 2011. Sunday. 24th Sugar Land Finish Line Sports 30K at beautiful Sugar Land Town Square. 6:45am start in front of City Hall. 4:15 Time Limit.
Dec. 18, 2011. Sunday night. FLS Annual Christmas Party at 6pm. Delicious pot-luck dinner at FLS with yearly awards for 2011. Speakers, prize drawings.

Join the fun for only: $20 per year individual, $25 family. Call Andy at 281.242.7700 or e-mail us!