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MLK 5K/JFK 20K; Annual Meeting, Awards, Elections; GWB Marathon; Weeknight Runs; USATF X-C Champs
Club Members & Guests:
1. Club Races:
NEXT CLUB RACE: The JFK 20K and MLK 5K will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009, at 9:00 am. Start & finish is at the head of the Capital Crescent Trail, at the end of K Street/Water St. below the Whitehurst Freeway in Georgetown. The 20K includes a stretch on K St. & Water St. before hitting the Cap Crescent Trail, and then finishes underneath the remnants of the old Aqueduct Bridge. The 5K starts a bit after the 20K start. We are grateful for our volunteer partnership with the Team-In-Training for this event. In additionl both races serve as official qualifiers for the SunTrust National Marathon and Half-Marathon.
PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, FOR ANY UPDATES ON THIS EVENT NECESSITATED BY THE EVENTS AND PLANNING SURROUNDING THE INAUGURATION.
Race director Daryl Knuth needs additional volunteers for this event. Please contact Daryl at 301-233-7147 if you can help.
On Sunday, January 18, the second in a series of indoor track meets co-sponsored by DCRRC and the Poromac Valley Track Club will take place at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. See Club Calendar for details.
The next Club race after these events is the Custis Trail 12K, taking place on Sunday, February 1, 2009, starting and finishing at Bluemont Park in Arlington. Please see Club calendar for details.
2. Congratulations to DCRRC Marine Corps Club Winners: This good news -- and the associated hardware -- arrived during my sojourn overseas. So, let me add my congratulations and thanks to the Club Members who performed so ably in the area's largest marathon.
3. Speaking of Teams -- USAT&F National Cross-Country Championships: DCRRC plans to organize teams to compete in the USA Track & Field National Cross-Country Championships on Saturday, Feb. 7, in Derwood, MD (Montgomery County). There will be separate races for the open, masters, and community categories at distances ranging from 4K to 12K.
The entry fee for the open and master's races is $30 (by Jan. 30), and all entrants in those races must join USA Track & Field (USATF), which costs an additional $30. Because the two fees total $60, DCRRC will consider reimbursing Club members half the cost, i.e. $30. However, our decision on whether to reimburse will be driven by the funds available and the number of club members interested in participating in this "elite" level event.
Please note that for the 4K community race, the entry fee is $20, and USATF membership is not required.
If you are interested in participating on a team and being reimbursed, please contact DCRRC board member Ian Clements (ianclem@yahoo.com) by Jan. 24.
For more information, please see the race website: http://www.nationalcapitalregion2009.com/
4. 2009 Annual Banquet, Elections, and Awards: The Club's annual awards banquet will take place on Sunday, March 22, at Maggiano's in Washington DC. Cost for ALL attendees will be $15.00 (The Club heavily subsidizes this event, so the fee covers only a portion of the total cost.)
At this event, we will elect a new slate of officers and directors. The nominating committee consists of retiring board members Ian Clements and Kerry O'Brien. If you have nominations, please contact Kerry at raptorkerry@yahoo.com
We will also present our annual awards for most outstanding and improved athletes. The awards committee is Ben Richter and Kenny Ames. Please use this email to submit nominations, and please do not be shy about nominating yourself! dcrrc.awards@gmail.com
5. 48th Georege Washington Birthday Marathon, Sunday February 15, 2009: This race, the eighth oldest continually-held marathons in the nation, will take place once again on the chalenging Greenbelt, MD course, starting at 10:30 am. There is also a 3-person marathon relay. Detailed information is available on the Club calendar. Additional information and on-line registration is available through Race Packet. www.racepacket.com or http://www.racepacket.com/races/feb09/gwmarathon.htm
Volunteers are URGENTLY needed for this event. You may satisfy your volunteer requirement for the Snowball Series by doing so. Please contact race director Pat Brown at pbrown@noblis.org 703-476-5765 if you can help.
6. USAT&F National Indoors Masters Championships: This event, open to all masters runners, will take place March 20-22, 2009, at the Prince George's indoor track complex near the grounds of FedEx Field. Volunteers are needed, particularly for Friday, March 20. More details in a later post -- but if you would like to help, please write John Haubert at haubertjohn@yahoo.com
7. Monday and Tuesday Training Runs: Club Members are invited to join members of the training programs for the SunTrust National Marathon for informal training runs on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
"Monday Night Foot-Mall": Coach Sasha Sibert leads this run from 25th & Virginia Ave. (across from the Watergate) on Monday evenings around 7:00. It's a nice loop around the back of the Capitol, with an opportunity for food and refreshments afterwards. There will be NO run this coming Monday, the 19th. If you are interested, please contact Sasha at sycsibert@gmail.com for directions.
"Tuesday Night Beer & Burritos": Coach Katie Madison leads this run from the Iwo Jima Memorial on Tuesdays at 7:15 pm. Please check with Katie for details. katie.madison@gmail.com
8. New Van and Timing System: Based on the unanimous vote taken at the Bread Run in December, the Club is in thbe process of purchasing a new van and automatic timing system. Progress will be reported in this space.
Finally, some cold weather running reminders: 1. Dress in light layers. 2. Assume the temp is 20 degrees warmer than it actually is -- you will warm up to that point once you start running. 3. Carry water, or plan water stops. Hydration is just as critical now as in the summer. 4. If you can, run into the wind early in your run, and with the wind at your back coming home, when you are more tired. 5. Change rapidly after you finish into dry clothing. 6. Try to run with someone -- not a good idea to be out alone in extreme cold.
Be safe and run well!
Ed
Bread Run; Jan. 1 & Jan 3 Races; Volunteers Needed for Snowball Series Races & Marathons
Members & Guests:
See listing below of Fall Marathon accomplishments. Congrats to all!!!
NEXT CLUB RACE: The next Club race is Sunday Dec. 14 at 10:30: the Bread Run 10K at Glen Echo Park on MacArthur Blvd in Maryland. Please see calendar for more details. Please bring a home-baked loaf of bread or other treat to share with the field at tyhe post-race party. Prior to the awards, we will have our all-Club members' meeting to vote on the two proposals outlined below (see prior blog post following). The purpose of the meeting is to vote -- if you have comments or questions on the proposals, please send them to the Club president in advance of the meeting. president@dcroadrunners.org
Don't Forget: Georgetown Running Company will host a special shopping event for DCRRC members from 10-2 on Saturday, December 13. Come and do your Christmas and Hannukah shopping for the runners in your life. Store is located at 3401 M Street NW. More details below.
The Club sponsors two races in the first days of 2009. On January 1, at noon, there is a 5K starting at the northern end of the Mount Vernon Trail, in Rosslyn. Registration and start/finish are all on the trail, located on the Virginia side of the Key Bridge. On January 3rd, the Club sponsors the Al Lewis 10-Miler, at Ken-Gar Park in Kensington, MD. The race starts at 9:00 am. Volunteers are needed for both events. For the Al Lewis 10-Miler, please contact RD Aaron Cheskis at aaron.cheskis@gmail.com
Volunteers are needed for all upcoming Snowball Series events, and for Geroge Washington Birthday Marathon on Feb. 15, and the National Marathon on March 21. See prior blog post below for details on how to volunteer for these two marathon events.
FALL MARATHONERS: We received a lot of responses from people justifiably proud of their accomplishments in Fall 2008 marathons. Here's the summary:
Etienne Jaulin MCM, Richmond, and North Central Trail (best at 4:15:51 (chip)
Caitlin Kinkead MCM 3:36:43 (Boston Qualifier [BQ] in 1st ever 26.2
Mike Collins MCM 3:22:38 (BQ in first 26.2)
Mary Ellen Seale MCM BQ (time not reported)
Matt Rojdom MCM 3:08:45 (BQ)
Ken Krehbiel MCM 3:29:42 (BQ)
Robin Hoeschen Baltimore 3:39:13 (BQ)
Emily Leary Columbus 3:38:59 (BQ)
Chris Johnson Outer Banks 3:21:35, BQ and 10th in 40-44 age group.
Carolyne Davidson Outer Banks 3:32:05 (BQ & 1st in 30-34 AG)
Kristen Jaremback San Fran & Atlanta 3:36:13 & 3:30:40 (BQ)
Jim Noone New York 3:41:08 (BQ)
Rob Wolfe New York 2:48:24 (BQ)
Ashley Vanarsdall New York 4:14:18
Sara Hov New York 4:33:35
Diazha Heberling Mount Desert Isle 4:16:21
Jamie Engle Harrisburg 3:28:30 (BQ in 1st 26.2)
Keith Campbell Harrisburg 3:58:53 (1st 26.2)
Ann Abbott Richmond 4:00:12
DCRRC Marathon Training Program at MCM
Graduates
Jill Benson 5:01:30
Tiffany Bittenbender 4:33:22
Prajakta Chitre 4:31:08
Lindsay Gibbs 5:04:39
Rob Howard 5:10:59
Jenna Jadin 4:35:41
Jeff Le 3:42:10
Carlos Liceaga 5:18:57
Estelle Maletz 4:14:32
Colleen Marzec 3:43:16 (BQ)
Lawrence Norton 3:59:56
Laura Palmer 4:32:33
Rebecca Price 4:28:26
Patrick Rodjom 3:45:46
Scott Smith 3:07:09 (BQ)
Regan Ziobro 4:18:37
Coaches
Lana Leung 4:17:47
"Philadelphia Crew"
Bill Bondurant 3:00:05, (2:59:57 chip) BQ
Kevin D'Amanda 2:49:25, BQ
Robyn Hoeschen 3:48:32
Brian McConnell 3:09:46, BQ
Kristin Dahling, 3:24:11, BQ
Steve Easley, 4:06:59
Lindy Hinman, 3:40:38, BQ (in second marathon)
Ken Kent, 3:54:38
Steve Maguire, 3:18:37, BQ
Holly Rapport, 4:41:11
Tom Stone, 3:15:15, BQ
05 October 2008 – Maine Marathon (Portland, Maine) – 3:25:00
11 October 2008 – Hartford Marathon (Hartford, Conn.) – 3:33:27
18 October 2008 – Breakers Marathon (Newport, R.I.) – 3:37:35
26 October 2008 – Cape Cod Marathon (Falmouth, Mass.) – 3:26:54
02 November 2008 – Marshall University Marathon (Huntington, W.Va.) – 3:21:41
22 November 2008 – Seashore Marathon (Rehoboth Beach, Del.) – 3:36:07
Emily Grossman
Six marathons, with a BQ best of 3:40, and including Baltimore and Steamtown on consecutive days. Geer 50K(10th F). JFK 50-Miler -- 10hours, 15 minuites.
This is truly an impressive array of performances by a mix of experienced and first-time marasthoners. Also an encouraging of new and repeat "BQs." This is a goal -- Boston Qualifying -- to which all marathoners can aspire. The Club has had great success over the years in preparing the right way to meet this goal. We hope to see many of our program participants and 2008 first-timers stick with it and join the ranks of Club members who have "made it to Hopkinton."
See you at the races!
Ed
BH Half Marathon; Bread Run; Other News
Members & Guests:
NEXT CLUB RACE: Belle Haven Half-Marathon December 6, 2008, 9:30 AM: This is the annual kick-off to the Snowball Series. The race starts and finishes at Belle Haven Park south of Old Town Alexandria off the George Washington Memorial Parkway. See Calendar for more race details.
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT! Please contact Race Director Gene Fox at gene.fox@verizon.net if you can help.
The next race after this is the Bread Run 10K, Sunday December 14. See more details below.
NEW ITEMS:
1. Track Workouts are now posted through the end of March. Scroll down under the Activities button above.
2. Georgetown Running Company and DCRRC will host a special holiday shopping party on Saturday, December 13, from 10 to 2 (after SLR and the National Marathon/Half training runs that morning). The store is located at 3401 M. St NW in Georgetown, just across the Key Bridge. The store is running some very nice specials at the moment, and DCRRC members will get an additional 15 percent off. Time to buy those stocking stuffers for your favorite runners!
3. DCRRC's George Washington Birthday Marathon needs volunteers -- see detailed item below. Also, volunteer sign-up is now on for the SunTrust National Marathon and Half-Marathon on March 21. For both races, the simplest way to get volunteers is for everybody running the race to recruit a family member or friend to help out. Volunteer registration for the National Marathon can be found at www.nationalmarathon.com
4. NOTE TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS: THERE WILL BE A BRIEF "ALL-MEMBERS" MEETING OF THE CLUB AFTER THE BREAD RUN ON DECEMBER 14, 2008, TO VOTE ON TWO MAJOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY THE DCRRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS NOVEMBER 2008 MEETING: A REPLACEMENT FOR OUR AGING EQUIPMENT VAN, AND AN AUTOMATIC CHIP-DRIVEN TIMING SYSTEM FOR USE IN CLUB-SPONSORED AND CLUB-SERVICED RACES.5. Reminder: NO Track Workout on Wednesdays December 24, and December 31.
PREVIOUSLY-POSTED ITEMS:
6. SNOWBALL SERIES 2009-2009:
The entire detailed calendar for the Series will be posted shortly on an updated Club calendar for 2009
12/6/08 Belle Haven Half Marathon, Belle Haven Park, Alexandria VA 9:30 am
12/14/08 Bread Run 10K, Glen Echo Park, Maryland 10:30 am
1/3/09 Al Lewis 10-Mile, Ken-Gar Park, Kensington MD 9:00 am
1/17/09 JFK 20K, Georgetown and Capital Crescent Trail, 9:00 am
2/01/09 Custis Trail 12K, Bluemont Park, Arlington VA, 9:00 am
2/22/09 Club Challenge 10-Miler, Columbia MD
3/01/09 Burke Lake Park, 12K.
3/08/09 Fort Hunt Park, 10K
Only major change from 2007-08 is including the Club Challenge 10-Miler. This is to provide an incentive for more Club members to participate in this race, and improve the Club's standings among other area RRCA affiliates.
7. Bread Run, Dec. 14, 2008, 10:30 am: Please join us for this holiday treat! This is the second Snowball Series race for 2008-09. Run on an interesting and challenging course including a stretch on C&O Canal Towpath. Please bring a loaf of home-baked bread or similar treat for all to share after the race.
8. Club Meeting, After Bread Run on Dec. 14: Pursuant to Club by-laws, all members of the Club are eligible to vote on capital expenditures approved by the DCRRC Board at its 11/10/09 meeting:
a. Replace Club Van. The aging Ford Aerostar is ending its useful life, after 10 years of solid service. We propose to replace with a larger van that will cost in the range of $20,000.
b. Purchase Automatic Chip-Driven timing system: These systems are now more economical -- about $12,000 plus per unit cost of $1.00 for "paper chips." These systems have been in use in area races, including MCM. Benefit to Club is faster more precise results, particularly at larger events, and ability to serve running community at large with race management services. The cost is approximately what we make each year from the Alexandria Turkey Trot alone, so in essence, we have already "earned" the cost of this investment several times over.
c. Club Revenues: Our annual budget remains in positive balance. Counting anticipated revenue from this year's Turkey Trot, we have assets totaling approximately $120,000 -- which will leave us with about $85,000 once these purchases are made. When I became president in May 2006, this was our approximate reserves. So, we are clearly in a position to afford these investments, and to use them wisely for the betterment of the Club, and of the sport in the DC area.
If you have questions about these expenditures, please contact the Club President: president@dcroadrunners.org
9. GWB Marathon, Sunday February 15, 2009: This race, one of the oldest continually held marathons in the country, will be run as it is every year on the challenging course in Greenbelt, MD and the USDA research facility. There is also a 3-person marathon relay. Information on signing up will be posted shortly on the website. If you can volunteer for this event, or if you have questions, please contact the race director, Pat Brown. pbrown@noblis.org
10. Reminder: Send Us Your Marathon Accomplishments! Thanks to all who have sent in their accomplishments, and congratulations on those achievements! We'll hold this open for a few more days, and post the list next week. If you have not responded with your fall marathon performance, please do so!
Ed
More Articles...
- BH Half-Marathon; Bread Run; Races Jan. 1st & 3rd; GWB & National Marathon Volunteers Needed
- Turkey Trot and Half-Marathon Volunteers; Bread Run; GWB Marathon 2/15; Snowball Series
- Turkey Trot Volunteer Call; Board Meeting Nov. 10; Eagles Wings 10K; Natl Marathon Training Nov. 8
- Redicvoery 10K; DCRRC Tent at MCM Start/Finish; National Marathon Training Programs
Upcoming Events
| DCRRC One Hour Track Run Wed, May 21st, 2025, @6:45pm |
| Women's Distance Festival and Run After The Women Sun, Jun 8th, 2025, @8:00am |
| Rock Creek 5K Sun, Jun 22nd, 2025, @8:00am |
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