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| Issue: #2011-13 | March 28, 2011 |
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Greetings NOVA Runners!
We will be having practice at TC Williams Track this Tuesday March 29th.
Many thanks to the following NOVA Volunteers (Agatha Engel, Chris Duncan, Lynn Connor, Tara Crum, and Matt Wade), who braved the early morning chilly temperatures during the SunTrust National Marathon on Saturday. These volunteer efforts are an important part of our club's effort to reach out to the DC running community.
Mark ran the National Half-Marathon. It was a gorgeous course with plenty of scenery and downhills. The National Marathon is touted as the fastest flat-looped marathon course in the nation by Running USA. We highly recommend the National Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay to all NOVA members!
We send "Good Luck" vibes to all the fortunate Lottery winners that are running the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run on Sunday.
See you out there,
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| Tuesday Track: 6:30PM T.C. Williams H.S. | |
This Tuesday, Track will be at 6:30PM at T.C. Williams High School this week, located at 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA. Be sure to arrive early to warm-up and stretch properly before the workout.
*Note: Be sure to carefully read the newsletter over the next few weeks as this is the time of year when we have to begin juggling tracks due to varying school sports seasons.*
March 29: T.C. Williams High School
April 12: T.C. Williams High School
April 19: T.C. Williams High School
April 26: T.C. Williams High School
May 3: Ft Ward Park
May 10: Ft Ward Park |
| Coach Jerry's Workout |
Gang, we've got the big Cherry Blossom 10 mile this weekend. If you're not running, plan to come out and support your teammates who are. It's a world class event and it's something that you want to be part of, either as an athlete or spectator. To help all of our Cherry Blossom participants sharpen up for the race, the workout will be 6 x 800 w/ a 400 recovery, 2 easy, 2 medium, 2 hard. That's an excellent pre-race workout, but it's also good for those of you who are delaying your run for glory until a future race. I also want to put in a plug for the summer program sponsored by my other club, Georgetown Running Company. If any of you know a high school coach or parent of a high school athlete who might be interested, please pass this along. It will be a great opportunity for high school runners to rub elbows with the big guns, and a way for my top athletes to pass along their knowledge and enthusiasm for running to the younger generation. http://www.grcrunning.com/summer-program.html As always, if you have any questions, give me a holler. See you out there tomorrow. Coach Jerry
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| Post-Track Pizza: Pizzaiolo's | Join us at our post-track hang out
Even though we are now at Wakefield for track we are still meeting 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
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| Race Results | |
Let Sam, Mark, Amanda or the Coach know how you did, and we'll mention it in the weekly e-mail or at the track!
AG = Age Group, PR = Personal Record, OA = Overall (by gender)
SunTrust National Marathon
Adam Wytko 3:18:59
SunTrust National Half Marathon
Brian Young 1:17 PR
Mark Drosky 1:25:23, 3rd AG! |
| Volunteers Needed | |
Sun 10/2: Wilson Bridge Half Marathon
Though this race is a long way off, please add this volunteer event to your calendar and contact Lynn Connors if you are interested in participating: lynconn450@aol.com. |
| Weekday & Weekend Bike Rides | With Dr. Fred Carson
Esteemed NOVA member, Fred Carson hosts weekday and weekend morning bike rides, usually in the vicinity of the C&O canal or the W&OD Trail. If you are interested, contact Fred at fcarson@american.edu.
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Thursday Night Tempo Runs - Suspended Until Spring
| Bluemont Park
Due to darkness we are suspending the organized Thursday night Tempo run. Dan still runs on the W&OD trail most Thursdays so if you are interested in joining him, let Dan know. The women's tempo group is being organized, so stay tuned! |
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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 4/10:
GW Parkway Classic 10 Mile and 5K. Alexandria, VA.
Fri 4/29: Crystal Run 5K Fridays. Crystal City, VA.
Sat 4/30: Riverfront Challenge will be our 2nd annual event for runners, walkers, cyclists & motorcyclists. Riverfront Park Downtown Lynchburg, VA, prizes for top finishers, huge raffle drawing, all you can eat Ice Cream social after the challenge sponsored by Turkey Hill Diary. 9 AM start - Fun for the Whole Family - $20 includes t-shirt & more. Youth distances (1 mile & 100 yd dash) and discounts! steve@wheelpower.org or register at www.riverfrontchallenge.com
Sat 6/4: SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd Annual Springfield 15K/5K. Updated information and registration will soon be available.
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The Northern Virginia Running Club is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and is governed by an Elected Officers and a Board of Directors, who are experienced runners. There are over 100 active members in the NOVA Running Club and growing every year. For more information on the NOVA Running Club, visit our website: http://www.novarun.com/
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