Come out to Falls Road and celebrate the Chinese New Year as the store clears
out just updated models.  Kayano 13's, 2120, Brooks Adrenaline 7's, New Balance
767/1061, Saucony Hurricane 9, Mizuno Riders 10 and Creation 8, all priced to
move. And much, much, more Good sizes too.  Underground shoes from $25 - $50.

All winter clothing 40% off, and winter's not half over yet!  Summer clothing in
the Underground only at 50% off.   Upstairs backroom at 20% off - that includes
jogbras!

Saturday 11 - 5, Falls Road Running Store in Mount Washington.


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Snails and Area Runners,

Join The NCR Trail Snails for our group run this Saturday 2/9 at 8 a.m. at Loch
Raven Reservoir.  Meet at Loch Raven Drive near Morgan Mill Road. For directions
http://www.ncrtrailsnails.com/directions.htm  Distance and pace of your
choosing.
See you on the run.
Rich

The NCR Trail Snails
"we're behind you all the way"
ncrtrailsnails.com


      
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Friends,
     I hope you can join our K2 team for a fun evening of great stories and
footage from this summer’s expedition.  Below is a quick blurb - hope you can
make it and will pass it along to your friends.  Chris and Bruce will blow you
away.  All my best, Joel

     Shared Summits Historic K2 Expedition – Join team for live presentation at
Hopkins
     Led by Chris Warner of Earth Treks – 1st Marylander/9th American to summit
Everest and K2 .

     On July 20th 2007, the world followed the dispatches sent from base camp all
night as the Shared Summits team of Chris Warner, Bruce Normand and Don Bowie
united with other international climbing teams on the most successful summit day
in K2 history.  The trip to the top of world's second highest mountain (and the
hardest one to summit) was featured last month on a one hour NBC Sports special
- but that was only half the story.  They still had to make it down safely and
true to it's " Savage Mountain " reputation, the ensuing events and oncoming
storms turned the one day descent into a perilous three.

     On February 9th, Chris, Bruce, and base camp manager Joel Shalowitz, will be
at Johns Hopkins to give their first hand account of this remarkable tale.  The
Event will benefit Climb For Hope which directs it's funds towards breast cancer
vaccine research conducted by Dr. Leisha Emens at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel
Cancer Center .

     For Info: http://sharedsummits.com/content/view/175/59/


     For tickets:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1524839&RESET=0&CHECKSSO=1

     Or email: k2event@...



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Annapolis Striders Awards Banquet

          The Annapolis Striders running club will hold their annual
Awards Banquet at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23 at the
Doubletree Hotel (formerly the Radisson) in  Annapolis.  To make
reservations by mail print a form from annapolisstriders.org and mail
it before the deadline of February 19.  Reservations, $35 per person,
include dinner, awards presentations, and dancing.
          The annual business meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m.
          Information: 410-295-3495; www.annapolisstriders.org.


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The ZOOMA Women's Half Marathon and 10k is coming to Annapolis on 1
June 2008 and Fleet Feet Annapolis is partnering with unAnnapolis.com
to provide a training program to get you ready for the race. The Zooma
training program will begin on 1 March, 2008 and the group will meet
every Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00am for the 14 week
program. An informational session will be held at Fleet Feet Sports
Annapolis on Friday, 22 February at 6:00 pm. Here is what you will
receive for the program:
*Discounted ENTRY to the race
* Complete daily training schedule with a goal race at the completion
of the program
* Coach supported group runs 2 days per week * Technical shirt, socks
and water bottle
* 50 PR Rewards points at Fleet Feet Sports
* Series of seminars on topics such as injury prevention, nutrition,
and stretching
* Additional seminars, dates TBA * Attendance incentives for product
* A supportive, group atmosphere.
The Zooma Half Marathon or 10k is a terrific challenge. Train for it
properly. Take the challenge and join us.  To REGISTER for the
Program with no Processing Fee, go to RunAnnapolis.com and click on
PROGRAMS in the left column, then select ZOOMA Half Marathon and 10k.
Program Registration and ZOOMA Race registration is also available at
Active.com Registration at:
ttp://www.runannapolis.com/index_files/TrainingPrograms.htm

Hi Jim,
Just wanted to pass along two upcoming events at the Beach for your
readers.  The Seashore Striders will host:
- 3rd annual Valentines Chase Couples 5k on Sunday, February 10th at
Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware beginning at 10 a.m.
- 3rd annual Jack Frost Run for Science 5k on Saturday, February 16th
at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Delaware beginning at 9 a.m.

The Seashore Striders are also excited about our LDAF 1/2 Marathon
only 12 weeks away to be held in Lewes, Delaware on Sunday, April 27th
at 8 a.m.  Go to www.ldaf.com for more info.
We also will be bringing back a full Beach Marathon as the Seashore
Striders and the Rehoboth Beach Running Company have teamed up to host
the 1st annual RBRC Seashore Marathon & 2-person Relay to be held
Saturday, November 22nd in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

The Seashore Strider events are listed at www.seashorestriders.com or
you can email Race Director Tim Bamforth at tim@... or
call the office at 302-644-8952.

See you on the starting line!

Tim Bamforth
Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc


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I recently just got back into actually caring about my health/fitness,
but has anyone seen the movie Spirit of the Marathon?

These people are intense! If anyone is interested in checking out this
movie it will be in select theaters February 21. For participating
theatres and ticket info copy and paste -

http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?
eventid=694&utm_source=BuzzTone&utm_medium=BuzzTone_posting&utm_campaign
=Spirit_of_the_Marathon_Encore/

Hi Jim - here's the posting - Thanks!!! 

Joel



Friends,


 

Please join our K2 team this Saturday at Hopkins (2/9) for a fun evening of
great stories and footage from this summer's expedition.  Below is a quick
blurb - hope you can make it and will pass it along to your friends and further
below is a note on directions/parking as well as the link to purchase tickets
online.  Chris and Bruce will blow you away.  All my best, Joel

 

Shared Summits Historic K2 Expedition – Join team for live presentation at
Hopkins

Led by Chris Warner of Earth Treks – 1st Marylander/9th American to summit
Everest and K2.

 

On July 20th 2007, the world followed the dispatches sent from base camp all
night as the Shared Summits team of Chris Warner, Bruce Normand and Don Bowie
united with other international climbing teams on the most successful summit day
in K2 history.  The trip to the top of world's second highest mountain (and the
hardest one to summit) was featured last month on a one hour NBC Sports special
- but that was only half the story.   They still had to make it down safely and
true to it's "Savage Mountain" reputation, the ensuing events and oncoming
storms turned the one day descent into a perilous three.

 

On February 9th, Chris, Bruce, and base camp manager Joel Shalowitz, will be at
Johns Hopkins to give their first hand account of this remarkable tale.  The
Event will benefit Climb For Hope which directs it's funds towards breast cancer
vaccine research conducted by Dr. Leisha Emens at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel
Cancer Center.

 

For Info: http://sharedsummits.com/content/view/175/59/

For tickets:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1524839&RESET=0&CHECKSSO=1

 

Or email: k2event@...


 

Note on Parking/Directions 

 

Guests should park in the Outpatient Center parking garage (directions at link
below). Staff will be available to direct people that night from the garage to
the entrance of the David Koch Cancer Research Building.
http://www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org/kpr/directions-crb.cfm

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February 9 (Saturday)
   Severna Park (Kinder Farm Park) - Valentine's Day 5K, 10 am, 410-268-1165

February 10 (Sunday)
Columbia (Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center) - HCS Winter Series #5, 2 pm,
410-964-1998

February 16 (Saturday)
 Baltimore (Loch Raven) - Valentine's Day 10K, 8 am, 410-377-7327
 Alexandria, VA - George Washington Classic 10K Race, 8:30 am, 703-991-4474

February 17 (Sunday)  Columbia (Burleigh Manor Middle) - HCS Winter Series #6,
2 pm, 410-964-1998
   Greenbelt - George Washington Birthday Marathon & Relay, 10:30 am,
703-241-0395

February 20 (Wednesday)  Washington, DC (Jefferson Memorial) - Tidal Basin 3K,
Noon, 703-241-0395

February 23 (Saturday) 
  Reisterstown (Brick Bodies Reisterstown Health Club & Aquatic Center) - Tri To
Help™ - Indoor Triathlon For Epilepsy, 8 am, Trent Stroup, (410) 833-3386 
Alexandria, VA (Belle Haven Park) - Belle Haven 25K, 9 am, 703-241-0395

February 24 (Sunday)  Columbia (Howard Community College) - Maryland RRCA 
Ten-Mile Club Challenge, 8 am, 410-964-1998

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Slainte's will reprise the St Patrick's Celebration Pub Run again this year on
Saturday, March 15, at 8:00 AM.  Random prizes include Irish Flag technical
running Tee Shirts and Irish Olympiad track jackets, courtesy of Brooks.

Details at www.baltimorerunning.com

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Snails and Area Runners,


Join The NCR Trail Snails for our group run this Saturday 2/16 at 8 a.m. on the
NCR Trail.  Meet at mile zero in the Ashland parking lot. For directions
http://www.ncrtrailsnails.com/directions.htm  Distance and pace of your
choosing. Please be courteous to the community residents by not blocking
driveways and keeping the noise level down.


See you on the trail.
Rich

The NCR Trail Snails
"we're behind you all the way"
ncrtrailsnails.com


      
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TRIATHLON CLINIC - Back to Basics, will be offered at Meadowbrook Aquatic
Center on Sunday, February 24, 2008, from 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

This is the first in a series of triathlon training  workshops offered at
Meadowbrook.  Back to Basics will benefit the  first-time triathlete, focusing
on
technique in the swim, bike and run, as well  as reacquainting the
experienced multi-sport athlete with the importance of  technique in all three
sports.
This clinic will include:

- a 45 minute session in each sport
- individual technique analysis
- drills for efficiency
- take home workouts in each sport
- a goodie bag with discounts from local vendors
- a 30 minute question & answer session on training

Your coaches are:

Swimming - Annie Lawler, Instructor for the North Baltimore Swim School and
Masters Swimming Coach

Biking - Susan Sarubin, certified Spinning Instructor and experienced
multi-sport athlete

Running - Meadowbrook Fitness Director Dawn-Marie Cain, USA Triathlon Coach
and RRCA Running Coach

Registration forms available at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center (next to the
Northwest Ice Rink and across the street from the Mt Washington Post Office),
Joe's Bike Shop, and Falls Road Running Store.  Cost for the  clinic:
$200.00.

For more information, email either Dawn-Marie at _coachpoohdm@..._
(mailto:coachpoohdm@...) , Susan at _maxkimba@..._
(mailto:maxkimba@...)
, or call Meadowbrook -  410-433-8300.




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Special thanks to all those who pointed out that a runner on Page 118 of the
current Runner's World is attacking the Nine Mile Hill in a Celtic Solstice
shirt!

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  I wanted to invite you to share some  information with your readers. 
Carrboro/Chapel Hill, North Carolina is  going to host the USAT Duathlon
Regional Championships in  April.
  We'd love it if some of your area athletes would  plan a trip to join this fun
affair.  There will be lots of excitement  around this banner event, including
three different races,  appealing to athletes of all experience and skill levels
(see the details  below).  As the home of the University of North Carolina, our
town has lots  of wonderful things to offer from an unprecedented athletic
community, lots of  impressive music venues, wonderful restaurants and much
more.  Benefiting Habitat for Humanity-Durham and the Swim for  Smiles
foundation, we'd love to count on support from your  membership.


  Feel free  to call 919.321.6680 for additional information.  You  can register
at www.endurancemag.com/carrboro_classic.
  We look forward to having you!
  _____________________________________________________
    FOR IMMEDIATE  RELEASE:
     Carrboro  Classic Selected to Host USAT Duathlon Regional Championships!
   DURHAM,N.C.–JANUARY 29, 2007–USA Triathlon just announced that  Carrboro, NC,
home of the Carrboro Classic Endurance Sports Festival, will host  the 2008
Mid-Atlantic region’s Long Course Duathlon  Championships.
   Scheduled  for April 6th 2008, the Carrboro Classic Endurance Sports Festival,
produced by  Endurance Magazine, will bring hundreds of high-caliber
runner-cyclist athletes  together to compete for the regional championship
title.  Athletes will travel from  West Virginia , New  Jersey , Delaware , 
Maryland , Virginia , the   District of Columbia , and across  North Carolina .
   “There  was intense competition in many categories,” stated Bob Wendling, 
Vice-president, USAT-Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors, “and the Carrboro Classic 
met all of the requirements we look for in selecting a top-notch Championship 
venue.  We look forward to Endurance Magazine holding another stellar event  for
our USAT members.”
   From  McDougle Middle School in Carrboro, competitors will launch into an 8K
(5-mile)  run through scenic rural Carrboro, a 53K (32-mile) bike on the hilly
roads of  Orange County, and the final 8K run to the finish line. Four special
award  ceremony plaques will be presented to the overall male, overall female,
master’s  (age 40 and up) male and master’s female winners.
    “The Carrboro Classic Long Course  Duathlon is one of the most beautiful race
courses in the state,” stated Steve  Lackey, Endurance Magazine publisher and
founder of the Carrboro Classic.  “The scenic and challenging course  simply
propels you onward to the last and most exhilarating part of the  race–crossing
the finish line.  We  are honored that USAT has recognized this race and
selected us to serve as the  2008 regional championship host.”
   In  addition to the Long Course Duathlon, the Carrboro Classic Endurance
Sports  Festival will include a Super Sprint Duathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile
run, a  12-mile bike and a 1.2-mile run; and the Wild West 8k run.
     This  banner event, encompassing three competitive races, is sure to provide
not only  a quality racing experience, but a memory-filled weekend for
participants,  friends and family.
   The cost for  the Long Course Duathlon is $70.00 for individuals and $120.00
for teams  registering before February 15th. For more information and
registration, go to  www.endurancemag.com/carrboro_classic  or call
919.321.6680.







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Hello Baltimore Running Friends,

Last Friday I accepted a position with One-7 Inc., a brand management company
located up in Woburn MA. The company is just getting off the ground with its
first forray into diversifying its portfolio with  athletic lifestyle brands.

Ok, so I'll cut to the chase and talk later. I couldn't leave here without
having one last night out in the Big B to celerate all the runners and other
people I've met working in the running community here in Baltimore.

I'll save the stories for another time...Please accept this as an invitation to
come on out to the Owl Bar on Thursday March 6th located inside the Belevedere
Hotel anytime after 6:30pm. One last B-more happy hour before I head on up to
Beantown...

With Warmest Thoughts,
Deneen
Founder, 5K Running&Walking
Manager, Falls Road Running

DKH

February 2008


02/16/2008 Sweetheart 8k Midlothian, VA 8:30 am
Contact: Jen Brumfield 804-787-4508


02/16/2008 BRRC Valentine 10k Loch Raven Drive & Morgan Mill Rd 8:00AM raceday
registration only
Contact: Pete Hens 410-668-4749 reteph@...


02/16/2008 Pennsylvania State Snowshoe Championships Drums,Pa. 11am novices
welcome. rental shoes avilable. the races are eastern qualifiers for nationals.
entry $10 and benefits local Red Cross.
Contact: Frank Gaval 570-788-4219 barbara@...


02/16/2008 George Washington Classic 10k Alexandria, VA (AMC Hoffman Theatre)
Contact:


02/17/2008 Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay Greenbelt, MD 10:30 a.m. 3
person relay
Contact:


02/17/2008 Operation Iceberg Series #6 2M/5M Burleigh Manor Middle School 4200
Centennial Lane Ellicott City, MD 21042 2:00 pm
Contact:


02/20/2008 Tidal basin 3K Jefferson Memorial Washington, DC Noon
Contact:


02/23/2008 Youngblood 5k Robious Landing Park Midlothian, VA 9:00 am
Contact: Kevin O'Conner 804-378-6268


02/24/2008 Colonial Half Marathon Williamsburg, VA 1 p.m.
Contact: Rick Platt 757-229-7375 rickplatt@...


02/24/2008 MD/DC RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge Columbia, MD (Howard Community
College) 8 a.m. Open to unattached runners, but local running clubs compete as
teams.
Contact: 410-730-1668


March 2008


03/01/2008 Seneca Creek Trail Marathon & 50K Damascus, MD 8:00 am This point to
point trail race will begin at Damascus Regional Park in Damascus and will end
at Riley's Lock on the Potomac River. Over 95% of the course is on single track
dirt trails.
Contact: Ed Schultze 301-258-0281 edschultze@...


03/01/2008 Move for the Mission 5K Lynchburg, VA 10:00am 5K Fundraiser for Eta
Sigma Gamma, a national health promotions honor society at Liberty University!
Contact: Melissa Brown 540-267-4121 mgbrown@...


03/01/2008 Renaissance School 5K Charlottesville, VA TBA
Contact: 434-456-8158 info@...


03/01/2008 Fort Eustis 10K Newport News( Anderson Fieldhouse) 9:00am
Contact: Bill Von Ohlen 757-878-2097 william.vonohlen@...


03/01/2008 Explore Your Limits 10K & 5K Roanoke, VA 9:00am
Contact: Josh Gilbert 540-375-3990 mountainjunkies@...


03/01/2008 Cox Falcon 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk Virginia Beach, VA 9:30am
Contact: James Long 757-496-6767 jamesb.long@...


03/01/2008 Retro Ramble 3.8 Miler Winchester, VA(Jim Barnett Park- War Memorial
Building) 9:30am
Contact: Rick Kerby 540-955-3185 kerbyr@...


03/02/2008 Little Rock Marathon Little Rock, AR 8 am Other events held in
conjunction with: two day expo, half marathon, relay half marathon, 5k fun
run/walk, Little Rockers Kids Marathon and Classic Rockers Marathon One
bodacious race with the world's largest finisher's medal. Over $20,000 in prize
money. We love walkers. 8-hour time limit. A race with personality! Scenic
course. Tons of volunteers. Loads of southern hospitality. Whether you are a
beginner or veteran marathoner, we have a race for you! Join us for the
Runapolozza 2007.
Contact: Genva Hampton 501-351-7730 ghampton@...


03/02/2008 Tim Kennard 5 Mile River Run and 2 Mile Walk Salisbury, MD 8:30AM
Contact: Linda Mills 410-548-3098 haeagle@...


03/02/2008 Burke Lake 12K (& 2k) Burke, VA (Burke Lake Park) 10:00AM
Contact: George Getek ggetek@...


03/02/2008 B&A Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon Severna Park, MD 7:30 am Fee:
$40 until Feb 16th, $55 thereafter. Online Registration Closes: Feb 23, 2007,
9:00 pm Pacific Time. Most of the race is on the B&A Trail, an asphalt bike and
running path along a Rails-to-Trails Park.
Contact: batrailmarathon07 443-871-5920 batrailmarathon07@...


03/02/2008 Huguenot Park Cross Country 3 Mile Midlothian, VA 9 am
Contact: Thom Suddeth 804-353-8365 rrrc@...


03/02/2008 HCS Winter Series 15K/10K/2 Mile Columbia, MD(Longfellow Elementary
School) 2:00pm
Contact: Howard County Striders 410-997-7544 lguralnick@...


03/02/2008 RASAC Greenway 4 Miler Conowingo, MD 8:00am
Contact: Phil Anderson 410-879-7679 philofbelair@...


03/08/2008 9th Annual Shamrock 5k Run and 1 mile fun run/walk Manassas, VA 10:00
Race sponsored by G.C. Round PTO. Warm at 9:30 AM, 1 mile fun run/walk at 9:45,
and 5k race at 10:00.
Contact: Kristen Whatley 703-257-8069 shamrockrun@...


03/08/2008 Funny Bunny 5K Run/Walk Salisbury, MD 9:15am Funny Bunny 5K Run/Walk,
1/2 mile kid's run, 100yd little ones run. Easter Egg Hunt to follow all races.
Contact: Melissa Denault 410-749-0101 missydenault@...


03/08/2008 Martha Jefferson 8K Run and 4K Walk Charlottesville, VA 8:00am
Contact: 434-982-8258 events@...


03/08/2008 Shamrock Trail Run 5K Harrisonburg, VA(Hillandale Park) 8:30am
Contact: Erik Dart 540-433-2474 erikd@...


03/08/2008 Holton Elementary 5K Richmond, VA 9:00am
Contact: Ron Hickman 804-204-1535 rrrc@...


03/08/2008 Swamp Run 5K Williamsburg, VA 9:00am
Contact: Barbara Buehrle 757-221-0124 buehrle@...


03/09/2008 Outback 5K for the YMCA Ellicott City, MD (Long Gate Shopping Center)
8:30 AM
Contact: Amy Regel 410-465-4334 amyregel@...


03/09/2008 Trent Construction Organ Donor 8K Fredericksburg, VA (Pratt Medical
Center, 1701 Fall Hill Ave) 8 a.m. Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Race.
Contact:


03/09/2008 Run Aware 5K Wheaton Regional Park, MD 8:30am
Contact: MCRRC 301-353-0200 info@...


03/09/2008 Fort Hunt 10K Fort Hunt Park Alexandria, VA 10 am
Contact: DC Road Runners 703-241-0395 race@...


03/09/2008 Prettyboy Trail 10K Run Baltimore, MD 9:00am
Contact: 410-377-7327 brrcinfo@...


03/09/2008 RASAC Gunpowder 5 Mile Trail Run Bel Air, MD 8:00am
Contact: 410-838-7973 sethjulie@...


03/09/2008 Burma's Refugee Schools 5K Charlottesville, VA 7:30am
Contact: 434-806-0622 info@...


03/09/2008 Lower Potomac River Marathon Piney Point, MD 7:15am
Contact: Liza Recto 301-481-0832 cbrcliza@...


03/09/2008 Spring Backyard Burn Trail Series 5 Mile, 10 Mile (Race 1) Triangle,
VA 9:00am
Contact: Jim Harman 571-251-6034 info@...


03/09/2008 Pembroke Meadows 1 Mile Virginia Beach, VA TBA
Contact: James Widel 757-473-5020 james.widel@...


03/12/2008 Whistlestart 5K Robious Elementary School Richmond, VA 9 am
Contact: Michelle Lilly 804-320-6921 mzlilly@...


03/15/2008 Shamrock Trail run Harrisonburg, VA 9:30 a.m. All proceeds will
benefit the Shenandoah Valley High Rollers Wheelchair Basketball Team. The first
50 participants will receive a free race t-shirt. Early registration is $5 from
Jan. 7-March 7. Late registration and Race Day registration is $15.
Contact: Erik Dart or Tim Moubray 540-433-2474 erikd@...


03/15/2008 O'Niantic 5K Niantic, Ct 09:00 am 5k along quiet beach roads
Contact: Hartford Marathon 860-652-8866 info@...


03/15/2008 29th Annual Chambersburg Half Marathon Chambersburg, Pa. 9:30 am The
race was the 2007 RRCA Eastern Region Championship.Money awards given to Top 3
Overall Male and Female Finishers (100-75-50) as well as Top 3 Masters Male and
Female (100-75-50).Top 3 in each 5 year age group. Overall winner Male and
female also receives free entry and hotel room in Parkersburg, WV for the
National Championship.The course is rolling country roads. Entry fee until March
1, 2008 is $20 without shirt and $30 with long sleeve shirt. After March 1 and
race day, $30 without shirt and $40 with shirt.Kids 1/2 mile and 1 mile runs.
Contact: Wayne Kretzer, Jr. 301-739-1366 coachwk86@...


03/15/2008 Baltimore Stadium Trek Fund Raiser for the American Lung Association
Contact: Kristen Penczek Trek2008@...


03/15/2008 Camp Holiday Trails 5K Charlottesville, VA(Newcomb Hall Plaza) TBA
Contact: 434-293-3367 info@...


03/15/2008 Van Metre 5 Mile Run for Children's Hospital Asburn, VA 8:30 am
Contact: 703-425-2600 ext 2288


03/15/2008 Downtown Danville Association Shamrock 5K Danville, VA(Riverwalk
Trail 10:30am
Contact: Melissa Keatts 434-791-4470 downtowndan@...


03/15/2008 Shamrock Hill Distance Run 5K/1 Mile Roanoke, VA 8:30am
Contact: 540-982-3532 info@...


03/15/2008 Patuxent Pi Mile Run Lusby, MD 8:00 am Do you want a great way to
welcome in the spring and get some exercise before summer? Looking for something
to do to celebrate Pi Day? Join us for an invigorating run through the woods
around Patuxent High School and support two great Patuxent High School
organizations. The Pi Mile Trail Run (3.14 miles) will be hosted by the cross
country team and math team on March 15th. Registration is $20 for adults ($10
for students under 18) before March 2nd and $10 more after that date (race day
registration is possible but T-shirts are only guaranteed to those registered by
March 2nd).
Contact: Blaine Mably 410-535-7865 mablyb@...



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February 16 (Saturday)
 Baltimore (Loch Raven) - Valentine's Day 10K, 8 am, 410-377-7327  Alexandria,
VA - George Washington Classic 10K Race, 8:30 am, 703-991-4474

February 17 (Sunday)
 Columbia (Burleigh Manor Middle) - HCS Winter Series #6, 2 pm, 410-964-1998 
Greenbelt - George Washington Birthday Marathon & Relay, 10:30 am, 703-241-0395

  February 20 (Wednesday)
 Washington, DC (Jefferson Memorial) - Tidal Basin 3K, Noon, 703-241-0395

February 23 (Saturday)
 Reisterstown (Brick Bodies Reisterstown Health Club & Aquatic Center) - Tri To
HelpT - Indoor Triathlon For Epilepsy, 8 am, Trent Stroup, (410) 833-3386
 Alexandria, VA (Belle Haven Park) - Belle Haven 25K, 9 am, 703-241-0395

February 24 (Sunday)
 Columbia (Howard Community College) - Maryland RRCA Ten-Mile Club Challenge, 8
am, 410-964-1998

March 1 (Saturday)
 Damascus (Damascus Regional Park) - Seneca Creek Trail Marathon and 50K, 8 am,
301-353-0200

March 2 (Sunday)
 Columbia (Longfellow Elementary) - HCS Winter Series #7, 2 pm, 410-964-1998
 Salisbury (Salisbury University) - Tim Kennard 10 Mile River Run and 5K
Run/Walk, 8:30 am, Charm City Run, 410-308-1870
 Severna Park (Severna Park High School) - B&A Trail Marathon and
Half-Marathon, 7:30 am, 410-268-1165

March 8 (Saturday)
 Salisbury (Mid-Shore Family YMCA) - Funny Bunny 5K Run/Walk, 9 am, Melissa
Denault, 410-749-0101

March 9 (Sunday)
   Triangle, VA (Prince William Forest Park) - Spring Backyard Burn (Race #1), 9
am, Jim Harman, 571-251-6034

March 15 (Saturday)
   Petersville (St. Mary's Catholic Church) - 26rh Annual Forest of Needwood 5
Mile Race, 1 pm, Lee Zumbach, 301-834-8045

March 16 (Sunday)
 Baltimore (Charles and Franklin Streets) - Kelly St. Patrick's Day Shamrock
5K, 1:15 pm, Charm City Run, 410-308-1870
 Columbia (Swansfield Elementary) - HCS Winter Series #8, 2 pm, 410-964-1998
 Clifton, VA (Hemlock Overlook) - Spring Backyard Burn (Race #2) 5 Mile, 10
Mile trail, 9 am, Jim Harman, 571-251-6034

March 30 (Sunday)
   Columbia (Lake Elkhorn) - HCS Winter Series #9, 2 pm, 410-964-1998
 Fairfax Station, VA (Fountainhead Regional Park) - Spring Backyard Burn (Race
#3) 5 Mile, 10 Mile trail, 9 am, Jim Harman, 571-251-6034

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The Second Annual Women's 5k By The Bay will be held April 27th at
8:00, Tydings Park, Havre De Grace, MD!  We are very excited to bring
this event back after an incredibly successful first year.

Registration is now available online at:

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1513832

Print registration is availabe at: http://www.rasac.com

Perks: All Participants receive a Women's Cut Shirt and Access to the
Post-Race Party!

Awards: Cash Prize & Plaque for Top 3 Overall Medals to Top 3 in 5
year age-groups 14-under, 15-19 --- 65-69, 70+. Awards to Top 3
Mother/Daughter or Grandmother/Granddaughter. Walkers are Warmly
Welcome!

FEES:
Pre-Race Entry by March 1st $15.00. March 2nd - April 12th $20.00.
April 13th - Race Day $25.00


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you or someone you know (female or male) like to help race day?
We are in need of MANY Course Marshalls, Packet Pick-up Assistants,
Food/Beverage Servers, and Generally Nice People. All volunteers
receive a complementary race shirt and many thanks from everyone!
Please contact the Race Director if you have interest or questions:
womens5kbythebay@...

Hope to see you April 27th!

If you are already entered in Cherry Blossom and want to run as part
of a team, email me with your expected finish time and we will see
what we can do.

If you did not get in on time and think you may possibly get in as an
invited athlete due to past race times, then send me your name, age,
and recent race times and I will see what can be done with the powers
that be.

(ED NOTE: The first time this was shown, the theatre sold out.  Hunt Valley
opened a second screen without notifying that there were still tickets
available, and so there were two partially filled auditoriums.  I don't know
what the ticket situation is this time around, but Kim has extra, see below)

I have purchased several advanced tickets for the Spirit of the Marathon movie
this Thursday, 2/21 @ 7:30 for the Hunt Valley theatre in support of a
fund-raising activity.

I have many more than I need and am selling the extras at the cost of the
tickets - $10 (same price as the box office).  Please contact me at 443-929-2933
or kpbuhrman@... for tickets.  I can meet you before the show.

I am also very excited about seeing this movie!

Kim
--- In BaltimoreRunning@yahoogroups.com, "vincetibone"
<vincetibone@...> wrote:
>
> I recently just got back into actually caring about my
>health/fitness,
> but has anyone seen the movie Spirit of the Marathon?
>
> These people are intense! If anyone is interested in checking out
>this
> movie it will back on February 21.
>
> http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?
>

Registration is open for the 29th annual "Moore's Marine's" Marathon
Training Program with RunAnnapolis.com .  Less than 1% of the
population can run a 26.2 miles. Those that do find it to be a life
confirming moment they will never forget.
<br> Starting Saturday, June 7, 2008 train on the same course hundreds
of previous First-Timers have successfully trained to achieve their
dream.  We will have guaranteed entries for MARINE CORPS MARATHON,
STEAMTOWN, BALTIMORE, and will prepare you for CHICAGO, JOHNSTOWN,
RICMOND, NEW YORK, or any other Fall Marathon. The program will also be
structured to prepare trail runners for the JFK 50 Mile Run and the
GUNPOWDER FALLS 50k as well. </br>
<br>  You will be guided by certified, nationally recognized coaches,
receive seminars by professional athletes.   You will only have one
FIRST Marathon. Train for it properly. Take the challenge and join us.
Register with no processing fee at:  http://fitnesswerx.com/main.sc  or
at Active.com at:
http://tinyurl.com/3yqur4   For more information or questions email:
info@... or call Lead Coach, Ron Bowman at: 410-573-1929

Snails and Area Runners,

Join The NCR Trail Snails for our group run this Saturday 2/23 at 8 a.m. at Loch
Raven Reservoir.  Meet at Loch Raven Drive near Morgan Mill Road. For directions
http://www.ncrtrailsnails.com/directions.htm  Distance and pace of your
choosing.
See you on the run.
Rich

The NCR Trail Snails
"we're behind you all the way"
ncrtrailsnails.com


      
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The RRCA Maryland Club Challenge Ten Miler is this Sunday morning.  Be
sure to check the website at www.striders.net before heading down in
the event that inclement weather cancels the event.  It should be OK,
but last year we were caught in a situation where the weather trapped
everyone south of Columbia, and the race was canceled due to ice on
the course, but lots of people from Baltimore and north made the trip.

Check the website first thing Sunday morning before heading out.

On Tuesday, March 11, Falls Road will host a Women's Only Night.  UnderArmour
will be the featured vendor, introducing sports bras, their new running shoes,
and the next season's apparel line for women.

There will also be a number of others there, including the only women's bicycle
store in the region, nutritionists, personal training, cross-training, jewelry,
plus a number of health, fitness and fun issues. There will also be some great
sale items for both the ending Winter season and the arriving Spring/Summer
season.

Time is 7:00 PM until all the questions are answered, wine and cheese are gone.

No men allowed.  At All.

Brief Description: A Saint Patrick's Day Fun Run through downtown
Baltimore that visits six Irish pubs in the process, finishing with a
Guinness Party at Slainte's in Fells Point.

Prices: Pub Run: $10.00 (no active surcharge)
Online Reg. Closes March 13, 2008 08:59 PM Pacific Time

Parking:
-There is two-hour parking on the residential streets of Fells Point.
Those spots are usually hard to find on a weekend. However, the
metered parking on Thames and Caroline Streets does not start until
10:00 AM, so you can park there up until 10:00 AM. If you plan on
spending more time in the area, you can get up to four hours of extra
time by paying the meter at 10:00 AM.

Awards and Random Prizes:
-First and second male and female to return after running to each pub
will receive a gift certificate to one of the participating
restaurants. There will be random gift certificates, one per every
fifteen runners, redeemable at participating Irish pubs.

Irish Olympiad Jackets and Flag Shirts:
-Special Random Prizes will include 10 (ten) Irish Olympiad Track
Jackets made by Brooks and 10 (ten) Irish Flag technical running
shirts. Shirts and jackets are in both male and female sizes.

The Course:
-This is a different type of an event. We will assemble and start at
the Falls Road Running Store at 1622 Thames Street in Fells Point.
Runners are to procede to the six Irish pubs on the itinerary in any
order that they desire. It is probably a good idea to study a map
beforehand to figure out where you might be headed! The shortest
course for all six restaurants is about 5 3/4 miles, but the logical
roads will take you around 6 1/2.

The Strategic Thinker:
-So some strategy is in the works here...do you want to go to the
closest pub first, and maybe stand in line and lose time to get your
bib number validated, or head out to the furtherst pub at top speed,
and hope that the lines are thinned out as you work your way back to
the finish?

Irish Pubs on the Route:
-Slainte's - Thames Street James Joyce - President Street Tir Na Nog -
Pratt Street Pavilion Mick O'Shea's - North Charles Street close to
the Washington Monument Maggie Moore's - Eutaw Street & Fayette
Patrick's of Pratt Street - West Pratt and Schroeder-cross MLK Bld and
go west to the B&O Museum and look across the street.

Safety Considerations:
-Since this is a "Fun Run", there are no police street closures. All
participants are responsible for their own safety. In particular, that
includes obeying all traffic signals, choosing courses that keep you
off the roads, and yielding to oncoming traffic.

Question - Do I have to run the whole route?:
-No, you just won't be eligible to win a top-two finishers award. You
will be able to win random prizes however, and you can still redeem
your coupons at the participating restaurants later on.

Question - are coupons redeemable on St Pat's Day?:
-No, except for the pint of Guinness at Slainte. The Irish bars are
slammed on St Patrick's Day, and will not be able to honor the coupons
then. However, they will honor the coupons for a month after the run
from March 18th to April 22. Make a point to visit on a less hectic time!

Web Site located at...: www.baltimorerunning.com

Other Falls Road Events on Active.com:
Watch for opening registration for the HonRun in conjunction with
HonFest in early to mid-June, the Dreaded Druid Hills 10K tentatively
set for June 28, 2008, and the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler set for
December 20, 2008, with a magnificent premium.

Event Description:
Every registered runner will receive a custom bib number with tear off
coupons redeemable for food or drink at the participating Irish pubs
after Saint Patrick's Day. Those include Slainte, Mick O'Shea's,
Maggie Moore's, Patrick's of Pratt Street, and Tir Na Nog.

  Click here to register now!

Snails and Area Runners,

Join The NCR Trail Snails for our group run this Saturday 3/1 at 8 a.m. at Loch
Raven Reservoir.  Meet at Loch Raven Drive near Morgan Mill Road. For directions
http://www.ncrtrailsnails.com/directions.htm  Distance and pace of your
choosing.
See you on the run.
Rich

The NCR Trail Snails
"we're behind you all the way"
ncrtrailsnails.com


      
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Fellow dirt lovers,

  The March stop of the Billy Goat Series visits the beautiful woods and trails
of Prettyboy reservoir. This race is well worth the drive. The race is at 9AM on
Sunday March 9. Race day registration only begins at 8:15. Two dollars for BRRC
members, six for all others. The race will be 10 kilometers in length. Specific
driving directions are at www.brrc.com. Any questions, email me a
ccucuzzella@.... I hope to see many of you there.

  Happy trails,

  Chris



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There is a short video of the Club Challenge on YouTube. Listen to the course
marshal in the background:-)

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N6dgdFWMzo

  Just a little amateur video experiment. 30 seconds of empty road, the start,
then various runners up to the point where the batteries died.


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From http://teamthatswhatshesaid.blogspot.com

Club Ten Mile Challenge Recap by Ryan McGrath

Thanks to all who showed up for the good of the team, especially Kipchirchir. I
know you really didn't want to race, but I think it was good for you to get out
there and stretch it out. Nothing catapults you into shape like racing, so
thanks for doing it. I owe you one.

Of course, as you know by now, we lost a close one in the Ladies' race, scoring
39 to Howard County's 33. That included great performances by Denise, Kristen,
Melissa (1:08:42!), Alana, "The Princess" Anastasia, Claire, Jen, Becca, Diane,
Eve and Emily. Diane - awesome job in what I believe is your longest race, and
Eve and Emily - great job working together for huge PRs!

The men's race, unfortunately, was not even close. We would have needed Kyle,
Dave and Spider to be come out, and banner days from everyone else, to have even
made it close. They scored 95 to our 345. They had 15 in before our 5, and 17
under an hour. I will say, I'm super proud of Kip for taking out Kent by 1
second and, despite finishing 2nd, Kip finished 1st for team scoring. Steve
Levin, the birthday boy, held it DOWN, running a stellar 57:33. We had a guest
appearance from Mike Marsteller, followed by the big man, Justin Gerbereux, and
then myself. Arjun was just behind me, and then it was Will, Alex, Ben, Terence,
Collin, Doug, Kris, Mellow and Zero rounding out our top 15, all under 1:03.

What it came down to today wasn't about winning or losing (cliche), but really
about getting together as a team. While most of us see one another on Mondays,
we don't get the chance to all kick it that often, other than the Birthday Party
and other select races. I reprieve you from all competing in this race next
year, unless of course you want to try and take on the evil Striders again. I,
for one, am planning on racing Boston 2009, which means reversing my schedule to
hit USXC Champs, and Club Challenge will wind up being a big test event.

Next BIG event is Shamrock 5k, if you haven't registered, try to do that prior
to March 1 when the rates go up! Then we'll start getting signed up for Broad
Street soon too.

Ryan

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Below is the photo link to view some images from the MDRRCA 10 Mile race on last
Sunday– photos can be ordered by your members at regular Snapfish prices
A Snapfish link is listed below       
http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=499261204021297735/l=355028137/g=111123938/otsc\
=SYE/otsi=SALB

Regards
Jon Valentine
Annapolis Striders

Photos from the Club Challenge Ten-Miler by MCRRC President Craig Roodenburg may
be found at:

http://www.mcrrcphotos.com/gallery/4397599_mPWT6#P-1-9