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| Issue: #41 | October 12, 2010 |
Greetings from your NOVA President,
We are running out of daylight quickly so we will once again start the track workout 10 minutes early. Be ready to go at 6:20 PM tomorrow.
With the great weekend weather, there were many outstanding race performances so be sure to check out the race results.
NOVA has scheduled a W&OD trail clean up for Saturday, October 23, at 9 AM. We will meet in the Bluemont Park Parking Lot off Wilson Blvd and Manchester Road. More details to follow.
Turnout at Pizza last week was strong including visits from new members, which is always a treat.
Lastly, please pay attention to future emails. It's that time of year where we run out of light at TC and we look for alternative places to run. The November schedule for Wakefield High School comes out soon and since they have lights, we may move there for the winter. TC has been very good to us since the spring and from what I've heard, running clubs who work out at W-L have struggled to meet regularly on their track because of sporting events.
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| Tuesday Track Session | T.C. Williams H.S., Tuesday, 6:20 PM
Due to the pending darkness as we head into fall, we are starting the workouts 10 minutes earlier to ensure we have enough natural light before sunset.
Come out and join us at T.C. Williams High School for our Tuesday track workout. Try to get there about 15 minutes early so you can warm up and stretch before we start. T.C. Williams is located at 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA.
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| Coach Jerry's Workout |
Gang, what a great performance by the now legendary NOVA Racing Team this weekend. Not only did the team crush the competition, we had fantastic performances by Kate Dart and David Wertz, both of whom shattered their previous 10K PRs by over a minute. For Dave, this is a continuation of his breakthrough season, in which he has transformed himself from a decent local runner into a legitimate threat to win major races. For Kate, this is just the start of what will be an excellent fall and winter of racing as she returns from an injury-induced absence. Congratulations to you both, and to the entire team!
The workout this week will be 6 x 800 with a 400 jog. Note the start time is earlier again this week! There are still some big races coming up this season, so I expect to see a big group out there tuning up for some more great performances. As always, if you have any questions, give me a holler. See you out there.
Coach Jerry
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| Post-Track Pizza: Pizzaiolo's | Join us at our post-track hang out
Join us for a post workout pizza and beer at The Pizzaiolo Café on Fern. We've had a great turnout the last few weeks. The Pizzaiolo Café is located at 1623 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA, across the street from Ramparts. Please join us after track! http://www.cafepizzaiolo.com/cof_home.html
Due to our strong patronage, the owner of The Pizzaiolo Café, Larry Ponzi, has extended Happy Hour pricing to NOVA!
$4 house wines (Chianti, Sangivose and Pinot Grigio)
$3 drafts of Yuengling Lager and Miller Lite
$10 pitchers of the Yuengling Lager and Miller Lite |
| Race Results | Let Dan or Amanda know how you did, and we'll mention it in the weekly e-mail or at the track!
Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K
Art Rivers 21:12, 3rd in AG!
Chicago Marathon
Brian Young 3:13:03!
Laura O'Hara 2:57:34, 92nd OA, 25th AG!
Boo 10K
NOVA Racing Team 2:26:13 (36:34), 1st OA!
1 33:32 David Wertz, 2nd OA, 1st AG!
2 33:36 Matt Logan, 3rd OA, 1st AG!
3 37:37 Kate Dart, 2nd OA, 1st AG!
4 41:28 Dennis Rojsuontikul, 17th OA, 5th AG!
5 44:17 Betty Blank, 15th OA, 1st AG!
6 52:11 Caroline Brown, 78th OA, 7th AG!
Semper Fi 5K
Beth Young 18:52, 1st OA!
Annie Scoggin 20:20, 2nd OA!
Old Results: Wilson Bridge Half Marathon
Martha Huizenga 1:46:40, 15th AG!
Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon
Steve Ahern 2:28, 16th AG!
Martha Huizenga, 2:45:24, 8th AG!
USA National Long Course Triathlon Championships, Myrtle Beach SC
Melissa Tallent 4:42, 23rd AG!
Monica Robbers 4:28, 12th AG!
Both qualified for the US National Team! |
| Feature Article: Racing By Weight |
Weight Classes Aim to Balance Races
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| Happy Hour This Friday! |
6PM at Dogfish Head in Falls Church, VA
To celebrate the return of happy hours, happy hour on Friday, October 15th, at 6 PM will be at Dogfish Head Alehouse, Falls Church: 6363 Leesburg Pike, Seven Corners Shopping Center, Falls Church, VA, 22044, tel. 703-534-3342. I can provide a lift from Rosslyn Metro at 5:30.
http://www.dogfish.com/eats/DFH_Alehouse,_Falls_Church/4/index.htm
Dogfish Head Rehoboth, Gaithersburg and Falls Church are three of my favorites. They brew their own beer in Milton, DE. The slush fund (no club money involved) is in good shape, so the usual offer applies: we will buy a free drink for any new happy hour attendee.
Their happy hour has:
* $1.50 Off all Drafts
* $1.00 Off all Dogtails, Dogtinis, and Bottled Beer
* Wine $1.00 off
$2.00 Off Select Appetizers! Choose from:
* Pizza
* Wings
* Hummus
* Fries/Rings/Chips
DIRECTIONS to Dogfish Head: By car from the Beltway, I-495, take Exit 47B, Route 7/Leesburg Pike East to Falls Church, and go about 5 miles to the Seven Corners Shopping Center. When you see the big Ford agency sign on your left at about 4.2 miles, keep right and go about 1/4 mile to the Dogfish Head sign at 6363 Leesburg Pike (route 7) on the left, directly across from Sears. This is roughly at the intersections of Rte. 50 (Arlington Blvd.), Rte. 7 (Leesburg Pike) and E. Broad St.
ALTERNATIVE DIRECTIONS 1: By car from Key Bridge, go to the third traffic light in VA, and turn right up the steep hill to Wilson Blvd. Go about 2.4 miles west toward N Taylor St. Take a slight right at Arlington Blvd. for 1/4 mile. Turn left at Leesburg Pike/VA-7 E and go 1/4 mile to 6363 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners Shopping Center, which is roughly at the intersections of Rte. 50 (Arlington Blvd.), Rte. 7 (Leesburg Pike) and E. Broad St.
ALTERNATIVE DIRECTIONS 2: From Arlington heading west on Route 50, take the Route 7 exit and go 800 feet to take the Route 7 East left turn. Keep left 100 feet to the Leesburg Pike exit and proceed 500 feet to the Seven Corners Shopping Center on the left. (Traffic tends to back up.)
See You There....Fred Carson |
| Volunteer Events |
Save the dates and sign up to volunteer!
Sun 11/7: We are asking for your support for the National Race Against the Odds. In April 2008, Jonathan and Neely Agins' daughter Alexis was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Over two years later, Alexis continues to fight her battle against a little known, but dreadful cancer. The National Race Against the Odds Team Alexis 5K will be held at Bluemont Park November 7, 9:00AM start time. Registration, donation and volunteer opportunities are available at www.raceagainsttheodds.com. Much more work is yet to be done. Volunteers are needed to help with packet pick-up, and race day logistics. Go to http://csn.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?pg=informational&fr_id=1040&type=fr_informational&sid=1012 and let Thomas know where you can assist. Be a part of the National Race Against the Odds, and help Alexis and other children like her fight to beat the odds. Thomas G Martin, tomwalksjada@yahoo.com, Race Director, RRCA Certified Coach
The Capital Running Company hosts these two races and the NOVA Running club provides volunteers as marshalls primarily, as well as inprocessing and bag detail as required. Races need volunteers and NOVA Running club does a great job in stepping up with as many as 20 to 25 volunteers annually for each race. These events are fund-raisers for the club. The Capital Running Company pays us for our volunteer effort. As the time grows near please consider supporting these events whether as a volunteer or a runner!!!
Please contact Lynn Connors if you would like to volunteer for either of these 10K events: lynconn450@aol.com |
| Weekday Runs | With Dr. Fred Carson
Esteemed NOVA member, Fred Carson hosts weekday runs or rides usually in the vicinity of the C&O canal. If you are interested in joining Fred for a weekday morning runs on dirt and/or a weekday bike ride, contact Fred at fcarson@american.edu. |
| Thursday Night Tempo Runs | Bluemont Park
Join the gang for a 6 mile run starting with at a 7:30-8:00 minute pace for the first three miles and 6:30 to 6:00 minutes for the second three miles. We start at 6:00 PM sharp!
We also want to start a second Thursday night group that runs a bit slower pace at Bluemont or some other location. So far we've had one offer for Bluemont Park and one for Belle Haven. Let Dan or Amanda know what works for you. |
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| Sunday Long Runs | Hosted by Metro Run & Walk, Springfield
Join runners from Metro Run & Walk, Springfield, for their Sunday long runs. Locations and distances vary, so call the store 703-913-0313 or email Bruce Whitson at metrorunwalk.bruce@gmail.com to be added to the Sunday Run distribution email list. |
| Upcoming Local Races | |
Sun 10/17: 2nd Annual Bishop Ireton Cardinal 5k Run, Alexandria, VA. http://www.active.com/running/alexandria-va/2nd-annual-bishop-ireton-cardinal-5k-run-2010
Sat 10/23: Stop Modern Slavery Walk, Washington, D.C. Raise awareness and funds for local organizations combating human trafficking. Few Americans realize that approximately 17,000 foreigners and over 100,000 American kids are trafficked for labor and sex every year in the U.S. The streets of our Nation's capital are not immune. Outreach workers identify more than 50 potential victims of trafficking every month on the streets of D.C. alone. Team up with Shared Hope International and other organizations as we host a 5K Walk on the National Mall. Every dollar given to this event will benefit victims of trafficking, both domestically and internationally. Go to www.walk.stopmodernslavery.org to register in advance. Contact Elizabeth for more info: Elizabeth@sharedhope.org
Sun 11/14: 34th Columbia Metric Marathon & 5K. Columbia, MD. http://www.active.com/running/columbia-md/34th-columbia-metric-marathon-and-5k-2010?dart=F&cmp=251&dma=Washington+DC&memberId=85480159
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