Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Poll Results for November
Here are the final results from the November poll. The question was: How Many Thanksgiving Day Races have you run? 6-10 was the top vote getter with 5 votes followed by I have not run any with 3 votes. Thank you to the 14 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days. The next poll question will be out early next week.

Monday, November 22, 2010

RCGC Holiday in Lights Run - December 14, 2010
Join the Club for one of our longest running and favorite events... The Holiday in Lights Run:
Run Details


When: Tuesday, December 14th
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Williams YMCA
What: Run a few miles down to the Square and back
For: Enjoying the lights of the season.
Distance: Approximately 7 miles round trip
Showers: Available at Williams YMCA
Party: Follows the run at O'Bryons across from the Running Spot. Free to RCGC Members or those who do the run. $5.00 for everyone else.


Do not worry if you can not make the distance, there will be motorized sleds(aka cars) that can take you from Fountain Square back to the Williams YMCA. Need more information. Check out our calendar.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Valentine 2 Mile Labor of Love Looking for Sponsors
The Valentine 2 Mile Labor of Love is one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Over the last couple of years, we made it more unusual by adding a couple of new specialty categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together) and Blind Date(you randomly get a partner) and the Costume division (need to run the race in costume) plus a few other new ones. The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team. Last year's race had about 310 runners and this year we are looking at about 400 runners.
The 2011 race is looking to add a few more sponsors. If you are interested in getting involved with one of Cincinnati's most unusual running events as a sponsor or want more information about other club events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

No Group Run This Sunday November 21
There will be no group run this Sunday November 21 as the group travels to Clifton to do the Straight Street Climb at Straight and Ravine. On Sunday November 28, the group will prep for the Seven Hills Run. Meet at It's Just Crepes on Court Street.
Do not forget about the Wednesday Group Run at Hyde Park Square where we run about 3-5 miles.
Routes for the Group Run will be posted to twitter or the club's Facebook group.
Weekly Group Run Details:

  • Wednesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.
  • Sunday - 8:30 AM Run - It's Just Crepes - No group run this Sunday November 21. See you November 28.

For more information check out our calendar or email us.
New Half Marathon in Lexington, KY on April 3, 2011
Blue Grass Farms Charities is pleased to announce the creation of the Half Marathon of the Bluegrass, a scenic run through the heart of horse country. The race benefits Blue Grass Farms Charities which serves vulnerable farm workers in Kentucky. Runners of all levels are welcome. The course begins and ends at the Kentucky Horse Park and winds through pastoral fams and other scenic attractions. With plans shaping up for the Expo and other family-friendly activities, they hope to provide runners a unique and challenging course while entertaining the whole family!
Visit www.runthebluegrass.org for more information.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

New Book on Runnning
Ray Charbonneau wrote a book called "Chasing the Runner's High". The book is the story of how Ray pushed his passion for running up to, and then past, his limits. He shares what he learned, what he should have learned, and what he still has to learn from running. It makes a great gift for that person who stares back at you from the mirror after your shower, for your running friends, or for friends who want to understand more about why anyone spends all that time running :-)
Marshall Ulrich, 4 time winner of the Badwater Ultramarathon, says the book "provides a hard look into the mind of a runner, offering advice that can only be had with experience and hard fought miles underfoot." Adena Schulzberg, winner of the 2006 Arkansas Marathon, writes, "these are brutally honest tales, told with candor and frankness about strength, courage, obsession, desire and hard won understanding of self and sport."
"Chasing the Runner's High" is only $12.99 for the trade paperback or you can name your own price for the eBook!
A portion of the proceeds from sales of Chasing the Runner's High will be donated to charity. If you order the book from his site www.chasingtherunnershigh.com, you can direct how that money is distributed. That's the best way to buy, but you can also order it from bookstores, and also Amazon via the club's website.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Cycle/Run/Walk Across America
Berkeley Lab has designed a transcontinental virtual trip across the United States. Each time you enter your mileage of either running, walking or cycling, they add it to your total and show you exactly what you would see if you had been traveling on the TransAmerica Trail from Yorktown, Virginia to Florence, Oregon. They also provide maps that show your progress and the progress of your friends if they have an account. If you wish, you can form teams to race across the United States. You can check it out at http://exercise.lbl.gov/index.html.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Poll Question for November
The poll question for November is out! We want to know: How many Thanksgiving Day Races have you run? Answer now!
33rd Annual Seven Hills Run Pre-registration open
The 33rd Annual Seven Hills Run takes place on Sunday December 5, 2010 and will start near downtown at the Lincoln Community Center and wind through Mt. Adams by way of Monastery St. It will then continue to Mt. Auburn, Bellevue Hills, Fairview Heights, Harrison Avenue Hill, up Lehman St. and end in Price Hill.
Pre-registration begins November 8 through December 1, 2010. The pre-registration fee is $20.00 or $30.00 if a Seven Hill Run long-sleeve t-shirt is ordered.
Registration is $25.00 the day of the run. T-shirts may be purchased for $10.00 the day of the event if they are available.
For additional information, visit the race information page.

Friday, November 05, 2010

Daylight Saving Time Ends November 7
Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November which is this Sunday November 7. Be sure to set your clocks back 1 hour this weekend. Have a good weekend!About Daylight Saving Time
Norwood Striders Friends and Worthy Adversaries Reunion - November 12
Come congratulate Norwood Coaching Legend Dave Moore on his enshrinement into the Norwood Athletic Hall of Fame with the Norwood Striders at the Indian Mound Cafe in Norwood on Friday November 12. Before the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, there was the Norwood Striders, a group of Norwood alumni that ran in races around the Cincinnati in the mid 70's.
Details
  • DATE: Friday November 12, 2010
  • TIME: 7:30 PM
  • PLACE: Indian Mound Cafe, corner of Indian Mound and Montgomery, Norwood OH
  • INFORMATION: Splendid Time is guaranteed for all.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Sunday Group Run goes to Paul Brown Stadium
For the next two Sundays, the Sunday Group Run will travel to Paul Brown Stadium to get ready for the 100 + 1 Annual Thanksgiving Day Race. This Sunday, we will run the Thanksgiving Day Race Course. It will be 6.2 miles. If you need a 12.5 mile route, you can run the course backwards so you know it backward and forward. See you there.
Do not forget about the Wednesday Group Run at Hyde Park Square where we run about 3-5 miles.
Routes for the Group Run will be posted to twitter or the club's Facebook group.

Weekly Group Run Details:

For more information check out our calendar or email us.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Poll Results for October
Here are the final results from the October poll. The question was: What is your favorite Cincinnati Fall Race? Thanksgiving Day Race was the top vote getter with 10 votes followed by Run Like Hell with 6 votes and Reggae Run with 3 votes. Thank you to the 23 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days. The next poll question will be out early next week.