The  St. Cloud Pavement Pounders, (SCPP) is Osceola County's 1st and only  non profit 501(c)(3) running club located in beautiful St. Cloud, Forida.  Founded in 2000 by Mike and Dayci Snyder, SCPP is made up of local runners and walkers of various levels from top marathoners to casual 5k weekend warriors.  Starting our with a handfull of characters, this club has grown to over 50 members and has hosted/volunteered/sponsored a variety of 5k events, city functions and has become a well known member of the local chamber of commerce.  SCPP is a member of the Road Runners Club of America, member #1784 since 2005.   

One of SCPP's major events is the Annual Teal Ribbon to Overcome Ovarian Cancer 5k hosted every July.  This event is dedicated to raising monies for the better understanding and research towards ovarain cancer.  The Ovarian Cancer Allaince of Florida and MD Anderson Cancer Research facilities benifit from this event.  Another of SCPP's accomplishments is the Annual Wife Carrying Race held on July 4th in conjunction with St. Cloud's Lakefront 4th of July Blowout.  This is a really fun one to compete in.  Run a distance of 1 city block, in sand, with your wife or significant other over your shoulder, around a few obsticals and finish without droping your load to win up to $500 in gift certificates, a huge trophey to show off and your carrying partners weight in BEER!  And what a better way to end the year than to run in the Club's 3rd Annual Run Into the New Year!  Celebrate by running/walking a non-competative 5k along the lakefront and finish in time to see the ball drop in Times Square, toast with champagne-hats, horns and other noise makers. 

We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at our club's home base and offical sponsor, O'Doherty's Irish Pub.  Located at the heart of St. Cloud on 10th & New York Ave, right next door to the City Hall.  Tuesday's we meet for an informal run/walk at what ever distances and speeds you want.  On Thursday's we set up a 5k course thru the streets of St. Cloud and finish right back at the City Hall.  SCPP provides water/gatorade & propels to quench your thirst, or pre order your favorite spirit from one of O'Doherty's colorful servers and unwind with you order waiting for you when you complete your run/workout. 

In 2008, the club is adding special training sessions each Saturday morning.  Calendars are available upon request.  The club will be doing club travel dates to various cities to partake in other running/walking venues.  In December, the club is scheduled to attend the Vegas 1/2 & Marathon weekend.  Mark your calendar for that one!