The goal of
the Spartans Track and Cross Country Club is to promote fun, fitness and
friendship through a variety of running focused activities.
We are located in the San Jose, California area. There are about 40 members; living in locations ranging from Santa Cruz to Sacramento and
from Fremont to Hollister. Club members frequent a variety of races,
including team events like the PAUSATF Cross Country Series, The Home Run at
Stanford and the Christmas Relays around Lake Merced in San Francisco. The
majority of members focus on 5 and 10k's with several adding in distances up
to the marathon. All comers, Masters and Seniors track and field meets are
other favorites. Several more multi-faceted members also compete in
biathlons and triathlons. |
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Since we are merely runners, we are not allowed to play in the sand or use
any sharp or heavy implements, like hammers, spears or iron balls.
Group training consists of weekly interval sessions and long runs.
Social events include our Spring/Summer Picnic and our Fall/Winter Luncheon.
We are not now associated with San Jose State University nor any other
'Spartans' club or organization. In the 1980's, the Club was formed as a San
Jose State University student club with goals of reestablishing the
university's once world renowned track program and promoting running. Over
the years, there was no success in reviving the track program. The
membership slowly evolved from all SJSU students to few students, many
graduates plus other local runners, so the university affiliation was
terminated.
The Club's only affiliation is with the Pacific Association of the United
States Track and Field Association
(PAUSATF). Spartans Officers for 2005
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President
Jerome
Woehl |
Vice
President
Francisco Verduzco |
Secretary
Kurt
Gravenhorst |
Treasurer
Pat
Buzbee |
Webmaster
Huy
Nguyen |
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