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| Issue: #2011-43 | October 31, 2011 |
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Greetings NOVA Runners,
Practice will be at 6:30 P.M. at Wakefield High School.
As I (Mark) watched the Marine Corps Marathon yesterday at mile 23 in Crystal City, a smile came upon my face. Although it was cold while spectating, the atmosphere warmed me up quickly. There was music, cowbells & blow-horns, plenty of cheering fans, and hot coffee was readily available. All that being said, the marathoners were the main attraction. Mile 23 is crunchtime and the intensity and focus that I witnessed was moving. I was able to cheer on Martha Merz as she whizzed past, and I apologize for missing our other members. Most runners I did not know, but hollering for them was rewarding just the same. If you haven't watched a race lately, I strongly recommend it. It brightened my day. Congratulations to all our NOVA members who ran and watched yesterday's Marine Corps Marathon.
We have reached the time of year where we need to start thinking about
next year's NOVA leadership roles. We will need someone to run for
president as well as other positions on NOVA's board--Mark and Samantha will not be able to do it next year. This has been a great year and I (Samantha--can only speak for myself) enjoyed setting things in motion and doing my part to contribute to the club after being a passive member for many years. I have no regrets being co-president and I will be
available to help the next president of NOVA, as the previous presidents
have helped Mark and I. Please let Mark (mad-241@hotmail.com), Samantha (sam@tecole.com) and Amanda (mandy13082@aol.com) know if you are interested in running for a club position.
Anyone interested in hosting a Cookie Run please e-mail Samantha and Mark.
We are still holding Thursday night tempo runs at 5:30 P.M. If you are
interested in running with us or leading a run (if you lead a run you
can choose the time to have others meet you), please e-mail Samantha
(sam@tecole.com) and Dave Wertz (wertzdf@hotmail.com).
See you out there,
Mark Drosky (mad-241@hotmail.com) &
Samantha Cole (sam@tecole.com)
NOVA Co-Presidents |
| Tuesday Track: 6:30 P.M. | |
This Tuesday, Track will be at 6:30 P.M. at Wakefield High School this week, located at 4901 South Chesterfield Road, Arlington,VA. Be sure to arrive early to warm-up and stretch properly before the workout. |
| Coach Jerry's Workout |
Congratulations to all who ran Marine Corps! We had several excellent performances, led as always by the great Martha Merz, who was the first masters finisher. Martha has proven that she is human, and not superhuman, by struggling to regain her fitness after recent back surgery, but she is almost all the way back to the dominant level we all took for granted a few years ago, and she's going to keep getting better. We also had a great run from Erin Masterson, who took an astounding 25 minutes off her PR. After Erin made the very poor decision not to allow me to coach her in college, despite my weekly phone calls begging her to attend American, 10 years later she is finally reaping the benefits of my brilliance, as this result plainly shows. Congratulations also go to Jerry Doyle, who trained very well and was ready to run a big PR but who incurred medical problems during the race. Doyle will be back better than ever soon. Finally, congratulations to new member Bob "Steve" Koeppen, who ran a big PR of 18:13 at Goblin Gallop 5k despite falling on black ice in the last mile.
The fall season is just getting started, and we've got several big races coming up soon, so I expect a packed house tomorrow. We should have a great night to run and Wakefield under the lights is a wonderful venue, so come on out and join the party. The workout will be 6 x 800 with a 400 jog. As always, if you have any questions, give me a shout. See you out there tomorrow.
Coach Jerry
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| Post-Track Pizza: Pizzaiolo's | Join us at our post-track hang out
Come out for a post workout pizza and beer at The Pizzaiolo Café on Fern. 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 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)
Marine Corps Marathon
Justin Buenaflor 3:56:30
Jerry Doyle 3:05:40
Martha Merz 3:06:05, 21st OA, 1st Master, 1st AG!
Erin Masterson 3:31:41, PR!
Goblin Gallop 5k
Bob Koeppen 18:13, 2nd AG, 11th OA, PR! |
| 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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| 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. |
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Upcoming Local Races | |
Sat Nov 5: Jack T Farrar Fill the Shoes 5K. Alexandria / Hayfield, VA. http://www.kingstownestriders.org/FilltheShoes5K.html
Sat Nov 5: Get Your Rear in Gear 5K. Alexandria / Fort Hunt, VA. http://www.getyourrearingear.com/events/list/2011/colon-cancer-5k-run-walk-and-fundraiser-event-alexandria-va/
Sun Nov 6: Dash 5K and Doggie Run. Washington, D.C. http://www.active.com/running/washington-dc/the-dash-5k-and-doggie-run-2011
Sun Nov 6: Anything Is Possible 5K. Bethesda, MD. http://anythingispossible5k.com/locations/washington.php
Sun Nov 6: Fire Benevolent Fund 5K. City of Fairfax, VA. http://www.firefighterfund5k.com/
Fri Nov 11: Metro Run & Walk's Run Eleven 11K. Burke Lake, VA. http://www.active.com/running/fairfax-station-va/run-eleven-11k-walkrun-2011
Sun Nov 13: Veterans Day 10K. Washington, D.C. http://www.runwashington.com/veterans10k/
Sun Nov 13: MMRF Race for Research. Alexandria, VA. http://support.themmrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=1292&pg=entry
Sat Nov 19: KROC 5K. Alexandria / Kingstowne, VA. https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/74629
Sat Nov 19: DC Capital Striders Fast Feet for Food 5K, Bluemont Park, 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA -- To benefit the DC Central Kitchen. http://www.dccapitalstriders.com/races/fast-feet-for-food
Sun Nov 20: Kinhaven 5K, Bluemont Park, 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA -- To benefit Kinhaven School, a parent-run co-operative pre-school, in operation since 1971, a non-discriminatory, non-profit educational organization. http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/runkinhaven
Thurs Nov 24: Giving Thanks 5K, Centennial Park, 131 Church Street NE, Vienna VA -- on Vienna streets and the W&OD Trail -- to benefit Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Wounded Warrior Project. http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/20111124
Sat Nov 26: Drumstix Dash 8K & Family Fun Run. Burke Lake, VA. http://www.hcsnv.org/
Sat Dec 3: 2nd Annual VolRUNteer 5k & Fun Run. Fairfax, VA. http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/
Sun Dec 11: Jingle All The Way 8K. Washington, D.C. http://www.runwashington.com/jingle-all-the-way-8k.htm
Sat Dec 17: Potomac Valley Track Club Christmas Caper 5K / 10K Run and Race Walk, East Potomac Park Golf Course, 972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC. Prizes: Christmas ornaments for top 3 in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus race walkers. http://www.pvtc.org/welcome#caper
Sun May 6, 2012: 9th Annual POTOMAC RIVER RUN MARATHON. Celebrating World Laughter Day -- on the historic C&O Canal Towpath - start & finish at Carderock Recreation Area. A Boston-qualifier marathon with medals, finisher certificates, and post-race picnic. Limited to the first 300 entrants. http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon |
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