April Newsletter

Welcome to April, which promises to be the biggest, most exciting month for TJ's Running since Coach Tony and Coach Jake started the running family almost four years ago. We also have a LOT of birthdays this month, which most likely means additional pub runs to celebrate!

Who's ready for the first annual TJ's Tiger Trot at Tanganyika on Saturday, April 18!?! Our very own 5K will start and finish inside the park with a route that includes running by several different animal exhibits. The race begins at 4:30 p.m. and will be immediately followed by an after party including exclusive animal encounters, music by DJ Semper, vendor displays, amazing food options, beer and wine (for purchase), a photo booth and so much more! Registration is still open and we are creeping closer to our goal of 250 runners! If you have any questions, please ask a Board Member.

Speaking of Board Members, while all of us have been putting in extra hours to make sure our 5K is an amazing experience, one of us has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make sure this event is second to none. If you get a chance, please tell Yuri Stafford THANK YOU for working extra hard on this endeavor!

April (and May) is Girls High School Soccer season, and that means we will not be able to use the Wichita Collegiate School track on a few nights. Tuesday April 7, Tuesday April 21, and Tuesday May 5 are all unavailable, and there may be additional make-up games on other Tuesdays. Make sure to check the weekly emails and Facebook for alternate running locations on these days. April is also the start of the Wichita Wind Surge baseball season. On nights that we run from Fartlek's, and there is a baseball game, parking may be difficult.

While we don't have the exact date yet, our end of session party will be on a Friday evening in June. Like last summer, it will be a private pool party at the clubhouse in Coach Jake's neighborhood… stay tuned for additional information.

Your membership for TJ's Running is valid through June 30, 2026. Starting around June 1 you will receive an email directly from runsignup on how to continue your membership with TJ's Running for another year. And don't forget about all the perks you get when you become a TJ's Family member… discounts at Fartlek's, discounts at Scheels, discounts at Natural Wellness Physiotherapy, discounts at iCRYO, discounts at Tap & Tea, and discounts to all Prairie Fire and Turkey Trot races!

Happy Birthday!

• Kek Haas — 4/3
• Paige Lauer — 4/4
• Gregg Walls — 4/5
• Dacry Tieszen — 4/5
• Mallory Garrels — 4/5
• Natasha Dyer — 4/7
• Chase Carter — 4/7
• Colleen Brink — 4/7
• LouAnn Stafford — 4/24
• Robert Grout — 4/26
• Gary Steed — 4/27
• Curtiss Crossman — 4/29
• Allie Martin — 4/29
• Cara Simoni — 4/30
• Scottie Owen — 4/30

📸 A Look Back at April

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