MORE STUFF

Not sure if you guys get these emails about these liddle races too, but thought I'd share. They are much more budget friendly! TWO in Bluemont Park by my house, but of course they are both during the weekend I planned to be home for Pre-Thanksgiving stuff. Le sigh.


o Sunday, October 23, at 9:00 AM -- On-line registration for Somerset Back-to-School 8K, Montgomery County's finest community race, is open until 12 midnight, Thursday, October 20. See http://www.mc-coop.org/somerset

o Saturday, November 19 -- 5K at 7:50 AM, 10K at 8:00 AM -- Potomac Valley Track Club Cranberry Crawl 5K / 10K Run and Race Walk, East Potomac Park Golf Course, 972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC. Prizes: Cranberry bread loaves for top 3 in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus race walkers. See http://www.pvtc.org/welcome#cranberry

o Saturday, November 19 ? 1:00 PM -- DC Capital Striders Fast Feet for Food 5K, Bluemont Park, 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA -- To benefit the DC Central Kitchen. See http://www.dccapitalstriders.com/races/fast-feet-for-food

o Sunday, November 20 -- 9:00 AM -- Kinhaven 5K, Bluemont Park, 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA -- To benefit Kinhaven School, a parent-run co-operative pre-school, in operation since 1971, a non-discriminatory, non-profit educational organization. Join Olympic Trials participant / USA ultramarathon champion Michael Wardian and his family at a celebration for Kinhaven School at beautiful Bluemont Park along the Four Mile Run creek. See http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/runkinhaven

o Thursday, November 24 -- 8:00 AM -- Giving Thanks 5K, Centennial Park, 131 Church Street NE, Vienna VA -- on Vienna streets and the W&OD Trail -- to benefit Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Wounded Warrior Project. See http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/20111124

o Saturday, December 17 -- 5K at 7:50 AM, 10K at 8:00 AM -- Potomac Valley Track Club Christmas Caper 5K / 10K Run and Race Walk, East Potomac Park Golf Course, 972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC. Prizes: Christmas ornaments for top 3 in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus race walkers. See http://www.pvtc.org/welcome#caper

o Sunday, May 6, 2012 -- 9th annual POTOMAC RIVER RUN MARATHON - 7:30 AM (early start at 6:30 AM) -- celebrating World Laughter Day -- on the historic C&O Canal Towpath - start & finish at Carderock Recreation Area. A Boston-qualifier marathon with medals, finisher certificates, and post-race picnic. Limited to the first 300 entrants. See http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon

Why does everyone hate our blog now?

Hehe JAY KAY!

But srsly.

Goblin Gallop? Sara, you still interested? Anyone else? I'm in! I'll bust out The Flash :)

http://www.goblingallop.org/

It's $22 (plus ~$3 service charge), so not tooo shabby. I mean, the t-shirt glows in the dark. BONUS! Fairfax, 10/30, 9am.

Also could anyone be talked into Hot Chocolate 15k in December? There's a dearth of good distance races in that month (for good reason, of course). I think it's like $65 though, smarts a bit.

ALSO!! Sorry I bailed on running this morning, Aber. Maybe we could go out for a jaunt Sat morning? Anyone else wanna join?

Fall!

Hi Frnds!

Amber and I were talking about doing a half marathon this fall. I *think* I might sell/transfer my MCM entry, not really feeling up to the training this year with my bunion feet and would rather focus on grad school apps, volunteering, etc. But don't wanna get toooo lazy. And I missed ATM registration!

October is looking busy for me already sooooo how about Richmond marathon, November 12! There is a full, half, and 8k. Maybe we could get even get a little group together for it? http://www.richmondmarathon.com/ Half marathon registration is $65 and 8k is $25 till June 30.

Or if ppl were interested, I could be talked into VA Beach Half in Sept! Saa would probably love visitors. :)

Racing

Hey Dudes!

My track coach told me that with my mile time there is no reason I shouldn't easily be running 5ks at at 9:30 pace. I know Liz is out of comission a bit with her injury and summer is hot as balls to run in and it sucks to pay money to race that lasts 30 minutes.

BUT

Would you guys be interested in finding a cheap 5k somewhere and testing this whole 9:30 min/mile theory out with me? I've never gotten under 30 min total so I'm dubious at her thought process. I don't actually run many 5ks, usually just the Turkey Trot.

Dash 4 Dad?

Hey dudes. Was thinking about this one, in honor of my Uncle Jim (Aunt Susan's hubby) who is fighting prostate cancer currently. Either of you feel like doing a 4 miler in June? I bet it won't be hot at all. totally. yeah. ha. $35, Pentagon Row.

http://greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/dc/

They have a really cute competition where you grab a tie at the 1 mile mark and have to tie it on yourself while running and have it complete by the end, hehe!

Running clinic, free!

Halloooo, I was thinking about hitting up this clinic! The Arlington one is the same day as Taste of Arlington and right in the same neighborhood, so maybe they two events could pair up nicely? :) Anyway, just passing along FYI.

Words of Encouragement

Hahaha did you see the card from Brian, Amber?? LOLZ.

so R can see: http://www.someecards.com/view-card/acb85506c1a089d3a2108ca8fcba2911?key=65c79dca07e5ef9d90d48c6b164376af

Um. I'm skeered. Run on Saturday, anyone?