Greetings from your NOVA President,

Happy New Year NOVA!

With the start of the New Year, I bet some of you made New Years Resolutions.  Most of us run enough so a resolution to run more doesn't really help.  Instead, a resolution to add strength training, cross training, or a more disciplined stretching routine is probably a good idea.  

I'll also add that with the inclement weather we had until recently, I suggest all NOVA members to take advantage of area indoor facilities or gyms and use the treadmill for some of your runs.  Its dangerous to run in the evenings, and I find that I get a better workout if I run on the treadmill at night as opposed to run around my neighborhood on poorly lit sidewalks and streets.

Like year's past, NOVA will continue with their various traditions, such as weekly track workouts, course marshalling duties, trail clean-up, and Tuesday night Pizza.  We would also like to do more than just the one race we did last year.  So think about how you can help NOVA, not only as a runner, but as a volunteer. 

Finally, next Tuesday night, January 11, there will be a one night screening of "Hood to Coast," the Movie.  See the link below for more details.  http://www.hoodtocoastmovie.com/

HOOD TO COAST follows four unlikely teams on their epic journey to conquer the world's largest relay race. The film captures the love, dedication, and insanity of the every day runner as well as the excitement, pain, and humor of the unprepared first timer. Their stories are reminders that no matter who you are, you can push yourself beyond where you thought your limits were.

See you soon!

Dan

Dan Wallace

President
dan_wallace65@hotmail.com