Leap Day Race Tonight at 6:15 PM
Happy Leap Day! Tonight is the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Race Day Registration only. Race Day Registration opens at 5:15 PM and race start is at 6:15 PM.
Cost is $4.00 for RCGC Members / High School Students / College Students / Persons born on Leap Day ; $8.00 for the General Public. Group Discount is available. Visit the race information page or contact the club hotline at 513-594-8203 for more details .
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:15 PM.
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield
• COST: RACE DAY REGISTRATION ONLY! Registration opens at 5:15 PM at Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
  $4.00 - RCGC Members / High School Students / College Students / People born on Leap Day
  $8.00 General Public
  Group Discount Available
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail. View course map.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com , the race information page or call the club hotline (513-594-8203) for more information.

Happy Leap Day
Happy Leap Day Everyone. Leap Day is also on a Wednesday which makes it a Hump Day. A commenter from the NY Daily News ask the question: Do you Leap and Hump or Hump and Leap or does it really matter.

Free Screening of Western States 100 Documentary - Friday March 16 at Bob Roncker's Running Spot
Got in an email from Bob Roncker's Running Spot:
Ever wonder what a 100 mile ultramarathon is really like?
Join Bob Roncker and the local Cincinnati ultrarunners for a premier showing of the new documentary “Unbreakable: The Western States 100,” March 16th from 6-8:30, at Bob Roncker’s Running Spot in O’Bryonville.
The film by Journeyfilm’s JB Benna, follows the footsteps of four extraordinary athletes, including Tony Krupicka, Geoff Roes, Hal Koener, and Killian Jornet as they prepare and run the most famous 100 mile race, the Western States 100. The daunting challenge takes the runners across the Sierra Nevada, some of the most rugged country in the western United States. On race day you will join the front runners shoulder to shoulder as they push their limits above the timberline, down huge descents and witness firsthand what goes on during a 100 mile race.
This is a must see for anyone who dreams of running a 100 mile race, especially the Western States 100.
The evening will be kicked off at 6:15 with a brief question and answer discussion with David Riddle, Harvey Lewis, Dave Corfman and Emily Bello, some of the local and top ultra runners in the nation. Riddle has taken the ultra scene by storm setting several ultra course records, winning the JFK 50 mile this year and will be competing in this year’s WS100. Lewis, a Badwater veteran, has a 100 mile victory, and third in last year’s 24 hour national championship race. Corfman has completed Badwater and earned a silver buckle at the 2009 WS 100. Emily Bello has three 50 mile victories, and placed in the top five of eight ultras.
Space is limited to 50 people and the movie is FREE of charge, courtesy of Bob Roncker’s Running Spot! But you have to register.

Cinci Runner Updates - End of February 2012
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - End of February 2012. 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.

Wanted: A Few Good Men and Women for this Wednesday's Leap Day Race
The club needs about 5  volunteers to help with registration, timing, and finish line this Wednesday February 29 for the club's Leap Day Race at Lunken Playfield.  The jobs are easy and last about 1-2 hours. For your efforts, you get a free race entry to the club's Memorial Day Race in May. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.

Sprint for Special Olympics 3 Mile Fun Run - March 4
Heard nothing about this race and whether they were going to do it until yesterday.  The Sprint for Special Olympics will be held on March 4 at O'Bryon's Irish Pub in O'Bryonville at 10:00 AM. Race begins and ends at O’Bryon’s Irish Pub. Enjoy the beautiful tree lined streets of O’Bryonville. Just follow the rainbow to the pot-of-gold. (err finish)  Stay for the great party afterward.  Race benefits the Hamilton County Special Olympics.
For more information get the flier or call 513-271-2606.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, March 4, 2012 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM.
  
• PLACE: O'Bryon's Irish Pub, 1998 Madison Road, O'Bryonville.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Register on-line through First Giving or Off-line at www.hcso.info to download a registration form. Mail-Entries must be postmarked February 29.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Begins at 9:00 a.m. at O'Bryon's Irish Pub.
  Adults + Party - $23.00; Children (7-13) - $12.00; Kids - 6 &under - Free.
  T-Shirts: - $12.00
  Purchasing t-shirts on Race Day is not guaranteed, but admission to a great post-party is!
• RACE NUMBER / T-SHIRT PICKUP: Day of Registration -  Begins at 9:00 a.m. at O'Bryon's Irish Pub.
• AWARDS: To the first ten lads and the first ten lassies to reach the pot-of-gold(err finish).
• INFO: 3 mile course beginning and finishing at O'Bryon's. After you finish the run, enjoy the post-race party. View the flier or call 513-271-2606 for more information. Online Registration available at www.firstgiving.com

Upcoming Club Volunteer Opportunities
Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.  If you can help out with any of these events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.

1. The club needs about 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, course marshal, and finish line for the RCGC Leap Day Race on Wednesday February 29 from 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM.   For your efforts, you get a few goodies. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.  
2. The club needs 2 at large trustees, a Vice President,  and a Secretary to serve on the board for the upcoming year. If you would like to fill one of these positions, let us know at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Terms for these positions are typically 1 year. You just need to attend the monthly board meeting and maybe give 3-4 hours a month of your time to help promote running in the Cincinnati area. If you can fill one of these vital positions, please let us know. You do need to be 18 and a member in good standing(dues paid for 2012).
3. Currently, we have several openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis: Social Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair, Newsletter Editor and Database Manager. Most positions take 1-2 hours a week of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting on March 7.
4.  Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a race? Do you have an idea for a race, but do not know how to get started with putting it together?  The club currently has race committee for 2012 that meets at the Potbelly Restaurant at Rookwood Pavilion to plan races for 2012.  The next meeting will be on Monday February 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM.  If you can not make the meeting, but are interested, send us an email at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. 

Cinci Runner Updates - February Extra 2012
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - February 2012 Extra. 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.

Poll Question for February
After a Happy Valentine's Day, the poll question for February is out! The question is: How do You Normally Register For Local Races? Voting ends February 29 so answer now!

Leap Day Race - February 29,2012
2012 is a Leap Year so once again it is time for the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Race Day Registration only. Race Day Registration opens at 5:15 PM and race start is at 6:15 PM.
Cost is $4.00 for RCGC Members / High School Students / College Students / Persons born on Leap Day ; $8.00 for the General Public. Group Discount is available. Visit the race information page for more details.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:15 PM.
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield
• COST: RACE DAY REGISTRATION ONLY! Registration opens at 5:15 PM at Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
  $4.00 - RCGC Members / High School Students / College Students / People born on Leap Day
  $8.00 General Public
  Group Discount Available
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail. View course map.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the race information page for more information.

32nd Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love Recap
About 260 runners, and walkers participated in the 32nd Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love this past Sunday in cold but sunny conditions. Donnie Warner was the top male overall with a time of 9:55 followed by Brett Frondorf who ran a 10:17. Samantha Siler was the top female with a time of 12:27 followed by Lauren Ossege who ran a 12:59. Donnie Warner and Kayla Camp-Warner were the top overall couple with 6 points followed by Lauren Ossege and John Griffith with 8 points.
Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors and the NKU Cross Country Team for putting on a successful race.
See you at next year's race - the 33rd Annual Valentine Race. Go to the club website for race results.

What Can I Do During A Race Emergency
Came Across an interesting article in Runners' World. Someone asked their Sports Doctor about running a half-marathon, came across someone who was in distress and what he could do better. You can read all about it at Runner's World.

Club Race Calendar
Check out the club calendar for Cincinnati Road Races. It includes 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons, Half Marathons, and just about any other distance that you could imagine running. It includes Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati events, and a few regional and national races but mainly Cincinnati and Northern KY local road races. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and include race name, date, a brief description, and where to get more information(i.e website,contact person, phone number, email). Access the club race calendar.

32nd Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love This Sunday February 12
This Sunday is the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run. Please join us whether you have a valentine or not. This will be a lot of fun.
Plenty of awards, music, and pizza. One of Cincinnati's best races. Race starts at noon at NKU. Race Day Registration opens at 10:30 AM in Regents Hall. Cost is $25.00(Includes T-shirt while supplies last). You can also sign-up at Packet up on Saturday February 11 from Bob Roncker's Running Spot in Newport KY from noon to 2:00 PM. For more information, visit the race information page.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 12th, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 12 Noon.
• PLACE: Regents Hall,Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 10:30 AM at Regents Hall Northern Kentucky University. $25 - no discounts
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, KY, Saturday, February 11, Noon - 2 PM or at NKU day of race. Avoid the lines on race day. If you have not registered, you can sign-up on Saturday and guarantee yourself a shirt.
• DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light (NKU). Take first left, then first right.
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

Cinci Runner Updates - February 2012
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - February 2012. 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.

Upcoming Club Volunteer Opportunities
Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.  If you can help out with any of these events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.

1. The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with Packet Pickup for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Saturday February 11 from 11:30 AM - 2:15 pm.   For your efforts, you get the 2012 Valentine's Shirt plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.  
2. The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with the finish line and oversee registration for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Sunday February 12.   It will last about a couple of hours. For your efforts, you get free Pizza plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at  cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or  sign-up using our online registration form.   
3. The club needs 2 at large trustees, a Vice President,  and a Secretary to serve on the board for the upcoming year. If you would like to fill one of these positions, let us know at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Terms for these positions are typically 1 year. You just need to attend the monthly board meeting and maybe give 3-4 hours a month of your time to help promote running in the Cincinnati area. If you can fill one of these vital positions, please let us know. You do need to be 18 and a member in good standing(dues paid for 2012).
4. Currently, we have several openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis: Social Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair, Race Team Captain and Database Manager. Most positions take 1-2 hours a week of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting on March 7.
5.  Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a race? Do you have an idea for a race, but do not know how to get started with putting it together?  The club currently has race committee for 2012 that meets at the Rookwood Pavilion to plan races for 2012.  The next meeting will be on Monday February 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM.  If you can not make the meeting, but are interested, send us an email at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. 

Early Registration for the  Valentine's Labor of Love Two Mile Ends Today
Early registration for the club's Valentine's Day Race on Sunday February 12 ends today February 7. Early Mail in registration ended yesterday. Online Registration is open until midnight tonight. Over 200 people have currently signed up for one of the most unusual races in Greater Cincinnati. Register online now before you forget and the price goes up!
Visit the club website for more information about the race.
RCGC Club members get a discount for the race. Use coupon code RCGCVAL2012 at checkout to get the club member price.