Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Queen City Invitational Volunteers Needed
Northern Kentucky University is hosting the 30th Annual Queen City Invitational at AJ Jolly Park on Friday September 9. The men’s race begins at 5:00pm with the women’s race following at 5:45pm. They are expecting a record crowd this year with current total of 17 teams. Both races are 5k.
They need about 20 volunteers to monitor the course, mile markers, traffic control, etc. They will assign a spot for you and have a map & directions waiting for you at the AJ Jolly volunteer check-in table near the finish line. Volunteers need to report no later than 4:30pm so they can get everything set up well ahead of the first race. Please contact Steve Kruse if you can help.
August Poll Results
Here are the final results from the August poll. The question was: How has the hot summer temperatures influenced your running? I run earlier in the day was the top vote getter with 8 votes followed by No Change with 5 votes. Thank you to the 16 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.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Cinci Runner Updates - Mid-August 2011
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - Mid-August 2011. Cinci Runners' Updates is a periodic e-newsletter sent by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. You can sign up for it to the right on the blog or at the newsletter itself.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Brian Rohne Memorial Run/ Walk Recap
About 175 runners and walkers flocked to Northern Kentucky University for the 17th Annual Brian Rohne Memorial Run / Walk(View Photos). It was raining in several areas around the Greater Cincinnati area except for Highlands Heights KY. However that almost did not stop the timers and finish line personnel from getting wet as the lawn sprinklers by the finish came on about 5 minutes after the race started. The overcast skies allowed some fast times to be run as the first 35 finishers were under 17:40. Congratulations to overall men's winner Adam Gloyeske and overall women's winner Kayla Justice. Adam ran a time of 15:53 and Kayla ran a time of 19:36. Congratulations to both. Go to www.cincinnatirunning.com for a complete list of results.
The Brian Rohne Memorial 5K is held each year in honor of former NKU cross country runner Brian Rohne, who was killed by an automobile in January of 1993 while on a training run on the AA Highway in Cold Spring, Ky. During the 1992 fall season, Rohne had earned most valuable runner honors for NKU after being named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Brian Rohne Race Results.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

A Midsummer Night's Trail Run Recap
About 80 runners braved the hills, the fallen trees, the rocks this past Thursday August 11, 2011 for A Midsummer Night's Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest. Weather for the Thursday night trail run was almost perfect with no humidity. Nobody got lost on the trail that I know about. Mischa McCormick repeated as men's winner with a time of 31:43, and Grace Kelly was the top female with a time of 40:23. Our Top Male Master runner was Greg McCormick who finished 4th overall with a time of 35:29 and the top master female was Valerie Barbour with a time of 46:46. Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers. View 2011 Midsummer Trail Run Results.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Panther Prowl 5k - August 20, 2011
The Little Miami Track Team, in conjunction with Bob Roncker's Running Spot, will be hosting the 2011 Panther Prowl, a 5K run and walk, on August 20, 2011. The point to point 5k race starts in historic downtown Morrow (on Main St. in front of Miranda's Ice Cream), progresses along the scenic (and shaded!) Little Miami Bike Trail, and finishes with a lap around the Track at Little Miami High School.
Proceeds benefit the Little Miami High School Boys and Girls Track Team. For more information, get the flier.
Race Details

  • DATE: Saturday August 20, 2011
  • TIME: 8:30 AM
  • PLACE: Little Miami High School, Morrow OH
  • DISTANCE: 5k.
  • COST: $25. Get the flier or register online.
Poll Question for August
The poll question for August is out! The question is: How has the hot summer temperatures affected your running? Voting ends August 29 so answer now!

Monday, August 08, 2011

Pregistration Ends Today for 17th Annual Brian Rohne Memorial 5k
Today is the last day to to register for the 17th Annual Brian Rohne Memorial 5k. The deadline for Mail entries ended Saturday. Brian Rohne was the most valuable athlete for the Men’s Cross Country team at Northern Kentucky University in 1992. Brian, like many other young athletes, had great plans for his athletic career. While on a training run in January of 1993, pursuing the dream to be an NCAA champion, Brian was fatally injured. He was 20 years old. All proceeds raised from this event will go to the Brian Rohne Memorial Fund, to assist future runners to pursue that dream of greatness at NKU. Online Registration is available through midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information.
Volunteers Wanted for Upcoming Club Events
Need a few good men and women to help out with a couple of volunteer opportunities:

  • The Midsummer Night's Trail Run this Thursday August 11 at Mount Airy Forest at 6:30 PM needs 4-5 more volunteers to help out with registration, hand out water, and course cleanup. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy, fun and a great chance to meet other members in the club. For your help you will get the club t-shirt or club singlet plus much more. Contact Gina Meyers at meyersgm@yahoo.com to let her know that you can help.
  • The Panther Prowl 5k on Saturday August 20 at Little Miami High School at 8:30 AM needs 2 volunteers to help with timing the race. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. For your help, you will get a Graeters' gift card. It is quite easy and the chance to learn another skill. Contact the club at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com if you can help.

Friday, August 05, 2011

Cinci Runner Updates - August 2011
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - August 2011. Cinci Runners' Updates is a periodic e-newsletter sent by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. You can sign up for it to the right on the blog or at the newsletter itself.
Latest July Poll Results
Here are the final results from the July poll part two. The question was: Do you keep a running log or journal? I log my information online was the top vote getter with 8 votes followed by I do not keep records with 4 votes and Other with 3 votes. Thank you to the 18 that voted. The next poll question will be out soon.