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| Issue: #2011-15 | April 11, 2011 |
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Greetings NOVA Runners,
Track practice for the rest of April will be at TC Williams High School.
Please renew your NOVA membership ASAP or else you will be removed from the e-mails THIS MONTH! Thanks to those who have renewed already--we value your membership. We know it can be an easy thing to forget, so here's the link to renew - click it now! http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1378881 or download the form from the NOVA website here: http://www.novarun.com/2010site/2011_NOVA_membershipform-7.pdf
The looming government shut down ended up not happening this week, allowing the George Washington Parkway 10 miler to go on as planned. Congratulations to all those that ran the 10 miler this past weekend!!!
We are looking for members to help Fred Carson organize happy hours and also assist with organizing cookie runs. If your are interested, please e-mail us.
At some point we are supposed to have a Arlington Board member come to practice to present Arlington County's annual Boston Marathon proclamation. This is when Arlington County urges all citizens to recognize the hard work and dedication of the runners participating in the 115th Boston Marathon.
See you out there,
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| Tuesday Track: 6:30PM, T.C. Williams HS | |
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.*
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| Coach Jerry's Workout |
It was another great weekend of racing for NOVA--well done to all who ran GW Parkway 10 mile! The performances are all that much more impressive because the threat of the race being cancelled could not have been conducive to the mental preparation necessary to run fast. Let's keep getting NOVA athletes out there in races big and small as we make our way into the heart of the spring racing season. Anyone who is looking to race this weekend should consider the Pikes Peak 10k in Rockville. It is a point to point, net downhill course that is one of, if not the, fastest 10k in the area.
We'll be working hard again this week at our favorite training venue, TC Williams. The workout will be 10 x 400 with a 400 recovery. 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)
GW Parkway Classic
10 Miler Men
Matt Logan 56:14, 7th AG, 11th OA!
Derik Thomas 59:04, 2nd AG, 22nd OA!
Dave Kent 59:10, 10th AG!
Laurence Kam 1:04:11, 6th AG!
Dan Eddy 1:10:41, 12th AG!
Art Rivers 1:17:10
Chris Duncan 1:30:25
Sean Regan 1:44:19
10 Miler Women
Courtney Chapman 1:07:06, 10th AG, 16th OA!
Ali Piacente 1:07:52, 11th AG, 17th OA!
Annie Scogin 1:09:49, 13th AG!
Linda Kennedy 1:16:24, 1st Grand Master!
5K
David Pearson 26:10.4
Donnelly Dash 3.5 mile, Fairfield, CT
Martha Merz, 21;52, 1st OA
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| 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 |
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
Sun 5/1: Registration opens for Army 10-Miler. Mark Your Calendar:
2011 Army Ten-Miler Priority Registration Opens May 1. There is a NEW PROCEDURE to fill 30,000 Running Cap! U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS with '.mil' ADDRESSES ONLY AND Runners who Participated in at Least 7 Ten-Milers may register beginning May 1 for first 10,000 running slots; Individual and Team registrations accepted. May 15: Race Registration Opens for Remaining 20,000 Slots. Additional Information: www.armytenmiler.com
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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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