Save the Date!  On Thursday, August 19, at 6:30 PM, NOVA will host a Summer 5K to benefit Community Connections, http://www.communityconnectionsdc.org/, the largest not-for-profit mental health agency serving men, women and children in the nation's capital.  The race will be held at Bluemont Park but we are meeting at the shelter area off of 4th and Manchester, rather than the pavilion off of Wilson and Manchester.  If you are interested in running or volunteering let me or Samantha (Sam@tecole.com) know.  More details to follow. 

Yesterday, a number of NOVA members competed in the Leesburg 10K/20K.  With mild summer temperatures it was an ideal day to test our summer training.  While the course measured short I was surprised how many NOVA and other local runners performed well on what was a hilly course.  The best part, besides the finish of course, was the cold, wet towels that they gave to each finisher.  Potomac River Running and Capital Running Company, as well as the town of Leesburg and the local law enforcement combined to organize a first class summer race. So if you missed this one this year, I highly recommend it for next year!