February 3, 2006

1. Custis 12K

2. Spring 10K Training Program

3. Volunteers Needed for George Washington’s Birthday Marathon

1. NEXT RACE – CUSTIS 12K

When: TOMORROW, Saturday, February 4th at 10 a.m.

Place: Bluemont Park

Race Director: James Scarborough, jbsrun@aol.com

Registration: On-site registration begins one hour before the race start.

Entry Fee: $1 for DCRRC members; $5 for non-members; free for contributing members.

Directions: Take I-66 to Glebe Road/Ballston exit, and head south on Glebe Rd. Turn west onto Wilson Blvd., go about 1.5 miles and turn right onto Lexington St. Or, take the Key Bridge to Wilson Blvd. From Alexandria, head north on Glebe Road and turn left onto Wilson Blvd to Lexington St. Observe parking restrictions as the Arlington Police have been known to tow during our Bon Air races. If you can't find space in the lot, go across Wilson Blvd and park in the lot next to the Bluemont Park Tennis Courts.

Other information: The 12K course is a double out-and-back almost entirely on the bike path.

This race is Snowball Series #5.

2. SPRING 10K TRAINING PROGRAM

Once again, the DC Road Runners Club is partnering with the Arlington YMCA for a 10K training program. The program will begin Saturday, February 18th. It will last twelve weeks, with the goal race being the Arlington YMCA Mother’s Day 10K, a race which DCRRC co-sponsors with the YMCA. (Program participants may choose to run other 10Ks, of course, but the program fee includes a free entry in the Mother’s Day 10K on Sunday, May 14, 2006.)

The cost for the 10K Training Program is $40 for DCRRC members (non-members pay $52, as their fee includes a DCRRC membership). Runners will meet at the Arlington YMCA on Saturday, February 18th at 8 a.m. for orientation. All participants must fill out the forms found at http://www.dcroadrunners.org/Programs/10ktraining.htm.

Groups will be formed, based on runners’ experience, abilities and goals. All levels of ability can be accommodated. Participants should come to the first meeting prepared to go for a short run. Runners will have access to the locker room facilities each week, including showers, towels and sauna. Bagels and Gatorade will be provided each week, as well as high quality coaching advice.

Groups will meet Saturday mornings at 8am at varied locations in the Arlington, Alexandria and DC metro area. Some of these locations may not be metro accessible. This program is for all ability levels. No prior running experience necessary. For more information, please contact Kristin at 10Ktraining@dcroadrunners.org.

3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY MARATHON

We need you!! IF you can help out on Sunday, February 19th, please contact race director PAT BROWN at pbrown@mitretek.org. ANY help is appreciated. ALL help is NEEDED. THANK YOU.

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