Welcome to the Sparta Runners Club!

The Sparta Runners Club, Inc. (SRC) is a group of runners and joggers from Sparta and the surrounding areas of New Jersey. Our charter is to provide a way for you to meet with other recreational and competitive runners of all abilities to train, exchange information, provide support and develop friendship, fellowship and camaraderie.

Quick note about this site: The Club Calendar and Gallery utilize Google features and will open in new windows. Anywhere we have a link to a page that is not SRC, it should open in a new window as well.

Winter Is Here - Dress Appropriately!

Welcome in winter running by being prepared. Nothing is worse than being too hot or too cold, and nothing more dangerous than the extremes that our northern climate brings. Here are some tips from Runners World on how to dress for success when running in the cold!

Note: on very windy days, you may need to dress warmer and don a wind shell (jacket). Also, remember exposed skin is vulnerable to frost bite, so make sure you can quickly get inside to warm-up.

Temperatures are in °F, "+" = gloves & hat

>70°F       Lightweight, light-colored singlet and shorts
60-69       Tank top or singlet and shorts
50-59       T-shirt and shorts
40-49       Long-sleeve shirt and tights or shorts
30-39       Long-sleeve shirt and tights +
20-29       2 upper-body layers and 1 lower body layer +
10-19       2 upper-body layers, 1/2 lower body layers +
0-9          2/3 upper body layers, 1/2 lower body layers +
<0           3 upper body layers, 2 lower body layers +

Source: Runners World Magazine. Of course, some in the club ask me, "Cold weather running? Isn't that what treadmills are for?" ...

Check out our Runs page for more info on how to join us for a trial run. Traveling to Sussex County and looking for a group to run? Send us a note; we love visitors!

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Why Run with SRC?

Weekly group runs

Make new friends

Get in shape & Lose weight

Learn more about
running and training

Build up endurance

Get stronger in mind and body

Achieve a personal goal

The T-Shirt, of course!

Enjoy the beautiful trails
and parks of New Jersey

More Reasons ...

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