Cinci Runner Updates - End of Year 2010
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Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love - February 13
Please join the Runners' Club this winter in one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. In 2009 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). In 2010, we brought back the Costume division (need to run the race in costume) . See what we do in 2011! 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.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 13th, 2011 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 12 Noon.
  
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday, February 7th, 2011.
  
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, Saturday, February 12, Noon - 2 PM or at NKU day of race.
  
• 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: Get the flier or register online.
  

Poll Question on the Blog
There is a new poll question out! We want to know: How many miles do you plan to run in 2011? Answer now!

Group Run Update
Starting this Sunday, the weekend group run goes to Courtyard Marriott in Florence KY. Pace Group sign-up at 7:45 AM in hotel lobby, runs start at 8:00 AM sharp. Route maps available in distances from 1 mile to 13.1 miles. Meet and warm up in hotel lobby. Free parking at the hotel, free water fill-up, use of bathrooms, and free coffee!
Join us on Wednesdays at Hyde Park Square for 3-5 mile runs. Meet by the fountain at 6:30 PM.
Weekly Group Run Details:

• Wednesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.
  
• Sunday - 8:00 AM Run - Courtyard Marriott - Florence KY - meet in hotel lobby. Note change in time and location
  

For more information check out our calendar or email us.

Poll Results for December
Here are the final results from the December poll. The question was: What do you want Santa or your true love to get you for Christmas? 4 Pairs of Free Running Shoes was the top vote getter with 3 votes followed by 3 Free Race Entries and 7 Pairs of SmartWool Socks with 2 votes. Thank you to the 10 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days. The next poll question will be out later this week.

SCH4 Holdiay Hash this Saturday at 5:30PM
With the holiday season upon us, the Sin City Hashers Annual Holiday Hash to celebrate the Festivus will be in Covington this Saturday December 19. The hash starts at 5:30 PM.. If you have no life, no other holiday party to attend and currently sick and tired of the holiday season, they will be glad to have you. For information about hashing, and the Sin City Hashers, visit their website www.sch4.com.

Free Fit Club in Cincinnati
There is a free Fit club and Run / Walk in Mt Adams, they will be starting another location in Clifton, with others starting up throughout the Tri-State in 2011.
Here are the Details for Mt. Adams location:

• Date: Every Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  
• Location: Mt. Adams, 1222 Ida St., Cincinnati OH, 45202
  
• Info:Come work out with Experienced Head Track & Field and Cross County Coach, Don Cook and other Team Beachbody Coaches. Receive free advice on Nutrition, Diet/Meal Planning, and Shakeology Thursday and Saturday sessions will include a Run - Walk outdoors or inside cardio option , followed by a 30 minute upper body BB strength / Ab workout. This is FREE and open to all people of all fitness levels. Our Experienced Coaches will show you how to modify your workouts and help you archive your Fitness Goals. So come on out. Get in the best shape of your life.
  
• Contact: Paul Schultes 513-768-2802 E-Mail: pschultes@hotmail.com
  Don Cook 513-390-1400 E-Mail: fitnessofcincy@aol.com
  

Egg Nog Jog 5k Run / Walk - December 18, 2010 10:00 AM
Come to Mt. Adams for the 19th Annual Egg Nog Jog. Scenic and challenging course begins at Jerome and St. Gregory and winds through Mt. Adams and Eden Park offering spectacular views of the city.
Race Details

• DATE: Saturday,December 18, 2010
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Longworths, Mt. Adams
• COST: $10 preregistered. Long sleeve T-shirt available for $12. Online registration ends December 16. Visit www.runningtime.net for race information.

Group Run Update
Starting this Sunday, the weekend group run goes to Freedom Park in Edgewood KY for the holiday season. Meet by the Shelter at 8:30 AM. Routes will be between 4 and 7 miles.
Join us on Wednesdays at Hyde Park Square for 3-5 mile runs. Meet by the fountain at 6:30 PM.
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 - Freedom Park - Edgewood KY - meet by the shelter.
  

For more information check out our calendar or email us.

Hood to Coast Tickets Available
Hood To Coast, the acclaimed documentary, is coming to theaters nationwide for a Special One-Night Only Screening on January 11th, 2011. Hood To Coast is a feature length documentary about a running world favorite, the world’s largest relay race. It is a love-story to the American runner, capturing the story of everyday people dedicated to accomplishing an incredible task. It follows four teams over a roller-coaster of terrain and emotion, and as Bart Yasso of Runner’s World magazine puts it, “If one movie captures the Runner’s High- Hood To Coast is it!” The evening will include not only the feature documentary, but a live trip down the Red Carpet at the Premiere, and a panel discussion with runners, Bart Yasso and Mary Decker Slaney to name a few, as well as the filmmakers and characters from the film.
Tickets are now on sale at over 350 movie theaters across the country and include Springdale Cinemas, Deerfield, and Florence 14 in the Greater Cincinnati area. You can also search for the nearest theater by zip code at the website, and click through to ticketing.
To see our trailer, learn more about the film, and buy tickets in theaters nationwide, visit their website: www.hoodtocoastmovie.com. Tickets are limited, and theaters are already filling up (with some even selling out), so get your tickets early!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
  

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:

• Wednesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.
  
• Sunday - 8:30 AM Run - Paul Brown Stadium - meet by Gate D (just off Elm Street). We run the Thanksgiving Day Race Course.

For more information check out our calendar or email us.

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.

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. Access the club race calendar.

Mason Half-Marathon - November 7
Mason Mini-Marathon is now the Mason 1/2 Marathon! It will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 8:00 AM.
This is the new and improved Mason Mini as the race goes from a 15k to a half-marathon. The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati organizes and manages the event and proceeds raised benefit their organization. The race starts and finishes at Mason High School and will begin at 8:00 a.m. on November 7. There will also be a 5K run/walk if you can not make the 1/2 marathon distance.
For more information and to register, go to the event web site.
Mason Mini-Marathon Details

• DATE: Sunday November 7, 2010
  
• TIME: 8:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Mason High School, Mason OH
  
• INFORMATION: Early Registration ends early next week. Visit the website for details.
  

Weekend Group Run Goes to Clifton
Starting this Sunday, the weekend group run returns to Mount Storm Park in Clifton to get ready for the fall running season. Meet by the Shelter at 8:30 AM. Routes will be between 5.5 and 7 miles.
Join us on Wednesdays at Hyde Park Square for 3-5 mile runs. Meet by the fountain at 6:30 PM.
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 - Mount Storm Park - meet by the Shelter.
  

For more information check out our calendar or email us.

Local Runner Needs Your Help
Richard Gabbour is a physically challenged runner who participates in several races around the area. He is interested in running the Mason Half Marathon on Sunday November 7. He needs someone to pick him up, take him to the race and run with him. If you can help, please let us know by emailing cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and we can get you in contact with Richard.
The club and Richard thank you for your support.

Hang 10 Race Results
Results are now posted on our website for the Hang 10 on 10-10-10. Over 85 runners ran the loop around Lunken Playfield. Marc Teisman was the top male with a winning time of 35:23 and Christine Wampach was the top female and third overall finisher with a time of 38:20. Congratulations to both. Thank you to our volunteers Blaine Booher, Mike Donaworth, Anne Edwards, Tom Glasscock, Liz Hofacre, Paul Loveless, Kim Retta, Mark Retta, Adam Tiffany, Laura Wagner, and Alicia Zimov. Their efforts made the race run smoothly, safe, enjoyable and successful. Hang 10 Race Results.

Looking for a female runner for the Bourbon Chase Relay
From the club email:
An out of town all female team is doing the Bourbon Chase Relay (www.bourbonchase.com) near Lexinton, KY on October 22-23. They are an all female team(visit www.girlsheartrockets.com for more info) in desperate need of a 12th runner for the race.
They are looking for a runner who is over the age of 21 due to the theme of the race. Most of them can run a marathon in 3:05-3:35, half in under 1:45, and 5K in under 21 mins. It would be cool to find someone within those time frames, but they're not at all strict about it. (Their starting time was based on the 10K time of the runner they lost, so they would prefer finding someone who can run under-8 minute/mi on a flat course for 7 miles and who has the endurance to run 3 times in 24 hours -- the mileage would total about 16mi). Despite this discussion of pace, they are a for-fun team that is completely relaxed about the event and promise anyone who joins them that they will have a great time!
If you are interested, contact Serena Ely at seley2@illinois.edu.

Hang 10 Early Registration Ends Next Week
Less than 5 days remain to preregister for the Hang 10 on 10-10-10. Mail entries must be postmarked by Monday, October 4. Online Registration is available through midnight Tuesday October 5. Get the flier or register online now before prices go up.

New Poll Question for Fall
The new poll question is out! We want to know: What is your favorite Cincinnati Fall race? Answer now!

Customize Your Shoes With These Tricks
Came across this article on active.com. It talks about how to get a better fit through changing the lacing in your running shoes. A must read.

Poll Results for August
Here are the final results from the latest poll. The question was: How has the high summer temperatures influenced your running? I plan my runs earlier in the day was the top vote getter with 5 votes followed by I run less than usual and I do more crosstraining and less running with 3 votes each. Thank you to the 9 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days or so. The next poll question will be out later this week.

Group Run Update - Weekend Run Meets at Lunken Playfield and Hyde Park Run goes back to Wednesdays!
Starting this Sunday, the weekend group run will be at Lunken Playfield to get ready for the Hang 10 on 10-10-10. Meet by the Spirit of '76 Shelter at 8:30 AM. Routes will be between 5.5 and 7 miles.
Beginning this Wednesday September 15, the Hyde Park run returns to Wednesday. Meet by the fountain at 6:30 PM on Wednesday.
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. Note change in day!
  
• Sunday - 8:30 AM Run - Lunken Playfield - meet by the Spirit of '76 Shelter. Note change in location!
  

For more information check out our calendaror email us.

Wayne Fire and Rescue Auxiliary Shriner's 5K/2K - September 18
Wayne Fire & Rescue Auxiliary in Clermont County is hosting a 5K/2K Run at Stonelick State Park on September 18 starting at 9 a.m. to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information, get the flier or call 513-625-6018.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: September 18, 2010
  
• TIME: 9:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Beach area, Stonelick State Park, Wayne Twp OH, Clermont County
  
• DISTANCE: 5k and 2k.
  
• COST: $20 Pre-registration. Includes t-shirt while supplies last. Get the flier for more information.
  

Sin City Hashers 15th Analversary Hash - September 11
For fourteen years, the Sin City Hashers have been "a drinking club with a running problem”. This Saturday, they will begin their 15th year as a drinking club with a running problem. They will meet this Saturday September 11 about 4:00PM in Landen for their "15th Analversary Hash. Details are on their website www.sch4.com.

Queen City Invitational - this Saturday September 11
The Queen City Invitational is an opportunity to see University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University runners race without a long drive out of town. Come out and see some of the top young local distance runners compete against other. The meet is this Saturday September 11 at Voice of America Park in West Chester. The men's race is at 10:00 AM followed by the women's race at 10:45AM.

Hang 10 on 10-10-10 - October 10,2010
The run is up in the Hang 10 on 10-10-10! Features a relatively flat 10K Course. Pre-registration is $10.10. Race Day is $20. A long sleeve t-shirt will be available for purchase for additional $10.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: October 10, 2010
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
  
• DISTANCE: 10k.
  
• COST: $10.10 Pre-registration. Race Day Registration is $20. Add $10 for a long sleeve T-shirt. Get the flier or register online.
  

Badwater Presentation by Dave Corfman - September 18th
If you are interested, Dave Corfman is giving a presentation on his Badwater experience, with plenty of pictures and a video. It will be entertaining and informative, whether you are an ultramarathoners or just want to learn about the event. It will be Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 PM at The Running Spot in O'Bryonville in the Shoe Museum. If you want a little preview of what's in store, you can look at daves-badwater-blog.

Run@Work Day - September 17
The goal of the RRCA National Run@Work Day is to raise awareness about the importance of daily physical activity for adults. Please run or walk at least thirty five minutes on September 17, 2010 in support of RRCA National Run@Work Day. Get your coworkers, friends and others to join you for a 35 minute run before work, during lunch or after work.
If you do not have a run to attend, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will celebrate Run@Work Day by inviting all Cincinnati area runners to a run after work at Mt Airy Forest. Meet in the Oval(Area 13). The run begins at 6:00 PM.

RCGC Run@Work Day Details
DATE: Friday, September 17, 2010
TIME: 6:00 PM.
PLACE: Mt Airy Forest, meet in the Oval.
INFORMATION: Celebrate RRCA's Run@Work Day with the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati on Friday September 17th at 6:00 pm in a casually-paced 35 minute run. We will have courses for you whether you like the trails or the open road. All are invited. All paces welcome. Free of charge. Refreshments provided after the run. Parking available in the park.
About Run@Work Day

Antonelli College Medical Club Health and Wellness Fair - THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 28
Antonelli College's Medical Club, in partnership with The Christ Hospital and over 40 other vendors will be uniting at Antonelli College at 124 E. Seventh Street, Downtown Cincinnati this Saturday August 28 from 10:00A.M. - 2:00P.M. for a Health and Wellness Fair.
The event is FREE to the public and there will be things of interest for children and adults. The Antonelli College Medical Club wanted to help the community of Cincinnati and also benefit the life of others through education, resources, and screenings. We also have some fun with a Bret Michaels' look-a-like and also free chair massages from Antonelli's College's Massage Department.
Contact Rickey Turner at (513)407-2095 or email RickeyTurner1@aol.com for more information.

Group Run Update - Weekend Run Meets in Ft. Thomas
Starting this Sunday, the weekend group run will be at Tower Park in Fort Thomas. Meet by the tennis courts at 8:30 AM.
Also, we have a group run on Tuesday Nights at Hyde Park Square. Run starts at 6:30 PM
Weekly Group Run Details

• Tuesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.
  
• Sunday - 8:30 AM Run - Tower Park - meet by the tennis courts.
  

For more information check out our calendaror email us.

Brian Rohne Race Recap
About 200 runners and walkers flocked to Northern Kentucky University for the 16th Annual Brian Rohne Race despite the rain and lightning delay. Congratulations to overall men's winner Greaham Niemer and overall women's winner Jerrica Maddox. Greaham ran a time of 16:05 and Jerrica ran a time of 19:05. Congratulations to both.
Go to www.cincinnatirunning.com for a complete list of results. Brian Rohne Race Results.

Poll Question for August
The poll question for August is out! We want to know: How has the hot summer temperatures influenced your running? Answer now!

A Midsummer Night's Trail Run Recap
30 runners braved the hills, the fallen trees, the rocks and the heat and humidity on Tuesday August 10, 2010 for A Midsummer Night's Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest. Nobody got lost on the trail that I know about but we had a few scrapes,falls and one sprained ankle. Mischa McCormick repeated as men's winner with a time of 33:02, and Kailey Corken was the top female with a time of 42:42. Our Top Male Master runner was Tom Allman who finished 2nd overall with a time of 36:15 and the top master female was Deana Sutter with a time of 47:27. Thank you to our sponsors Bob Roncker's Running Spot, vitaminwater, and RoadID. A big thank you goes to our volunteers Tom Glasscock, Mike Hauser, Greg McCormick, Dave Nelson, Jerry Patton and Jascia Redwine for helping out. View 2010 Midsummer Trail Run Results.

Brian Rohne Memorial 5k Run/Walk Preregistration Ends Today
Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for the Brian Rohne Memorial 5k Run/Walk. The deadline for Mail entries ended Saturday August 7. Online Registration is available through Midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

Poll Results for July
Here are the final results from the July poll. The question was: Do you run a race vacation? Always tied with Sometimes with 5 votes each followed by Usually with 3 votes. Thank you to the 15 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days or so. The next poll question will be out later this week.

A Midsummer Night's Trail Run Preregistration Ends Today

Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for A Midsummer's Night Trail Run. The deadline for Mail entries ended Thursday August 5. Online Registration is available through Midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

2010 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #5 Recap
Race #5 in the 2010 RCGC Cross Country Series was this past Thursday at Loveland High School and about 50-60 runners showed up to run in hot, humid and sticky conditions on the course. The course was much faster as we had the fastest top male and female times in the 2010 series. The top male was Dave Bea who ran a 16:44 which was a good enough time to crack the top 5 times. The top female was Michele Thomas, who won the State 3200 in the track this past spring. Michele ran a 19:27 which tied the course record.
Join the club at Loveland High School next week for the final race in the series.

Cinci Runner Updates - End of July 2010
Click the title to access Cinci Runners' Updates, 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.

Club Group Run Update - Weekend Run this Sunday at Mount Airy Forest
Starting this Sunday, the weekend run returns to the morning. For the next two Sundays, the weekend group run will be at Mount Airy Forest to get ready for the club's Midsummer Night's Trail Run. Meet in or by the Oval at 8:30 AM.
Also, we have a group run on Tuesday at Hyde Park Square. Run starts at 6:30 PM.
Weekly Group Run Details:

• Sunday - 8:30AM - Mount Airy Forest - Meet by the Oval - Note change in Location - Distance will be 5-6 miles.
• Tuesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.

2010 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #4 Recap
Race #4 in the 2010 RCGC Cross Country Series was this past Thursday at Loveland High School and about 70-80 runners showed up to run in humid and sticky conditions on the course. This week we had to move the start a little bit as youth football practice started this week. The top male ran a 17:44 but I did not get his name. The top female was course record holder Samantha Siler who came out for the first time in 2010. Samantha ran a 19:49.
Join the club at Loveland High School next week for Race #5.

A Midsummer Night's Trail Run - August 10
Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati on August 10 to go "Over Hill, Over Dale, Through Brush, Through Briar" in A Midsummer Night's Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest! Last year's trail run in August was so much fun that many wondered when we would do another one. Awards to the Top 5 Males and Top 5 Females Runners and to the Top 5 Male Master(40 & over) and Top 5 Female Master(40 & over) Runners. The Top Male and Female Runner gets a $25 gift card courtesy of Bob Roncker's Running Spot. One random person will receive a $25 gift card courtesy of Bob Roncker's Running Spot. Racing fliers must be received by Friday August 6, 2009. Online registration available through Friday August 6, 2010.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: August 10, 2010
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Oval, Mount Airy Forest
  
• DISTANCE: 5 Mile Trail Run. View the course map.
  
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $11 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $7. T-shirts are $8.00.
  

Race Day Registration is $15. Race Day T-shirts - $10. No discounts on race day.
Go to cincinnatirunning.com to get a flier or register online.

2010 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #3 Recap
Race #3 in the 2010 RCGC Cross Country Series was this past Thursday at Loveland High School and about 50-60 runners showed up to run in humid and sticky conditions with the threat of rain and thunder around the course. I was surprised that Stacy did not give his pre-start motivational pep talk about lightning and thunder which is "Do not worry about the lightning, it will motivate you to run faster!" Top male was Brady Holmer who ran a 17:40 in the sticky conditions. Brady runs for Lakota West and decided to use the race this week to help him get ready for the upcoming cross country season. A couple of his teammates also showed up and did quite well. The top female was not good enough to make the board for the top 5 finish in the overall women's times and Stacy is just getting too old to wait for people to finish especially with the threat of lightning and thunder.
Join the club at Loveland High School next week for Race #4 of 6.

Backpack Trail Race at East Fork Lake State Park-Recap
The Backpack Trail Race is Cincinnati's Oldest Trail Race and part of the Dirt Days Trail Series put on by Bob Roncker's Running Spot. It is also unique race in that it attempts to have all the runners finish at the same time as each runner is handicapped based on age, sex(male or female), and performance in other races from the Dirt Trail Series. The slower that you are, the earlier you start and the faster that you are the later that you start. Typically they alter the course from year to year as you run one direction one year and the opposite direction the following year. In 2010, they decided to add an 11.7 mile trail run(just do the loop one more time) without the handicap start in addition to the 5.4 mile race that still featured the handicap. About 75 people participated in the 5.4 mile and 70 did the 11.7 mile trail run. The uphill start killed me along with the heat, humidity, and of course more hills. Fortunately, I did not fall and they gave me a better handicap than last year. The postrace food was once again done by the Unwritten Chef. The setup for 2010 was a little different as race organizers were unable to get the shelter at East Fork for 2010 so they had registration, post race, and awards closer to the start. For about 15 minutes, I wondered where the postrace food was as I could see the drink. I noticed bags in the blue bins and grabbed one. The food was in there and it had a 3 cheese turnover and fruit salad with zucchini which was quite good. To see complete results or net times, go to www.runningtime.net.

Club Group Run Update - Weekend Run this Sunday evening at XU Campus
The weekend run will be this Sunday night at XU Campus at 7:00 PM. With the popularity of the Twilight Saga, the club decided to do a Sunday evening run this weekend. Meet by the statue in front of the Cintas Center.
Also, we have a group run on Tuesday at Hyde Park Square. Run starts at 6:30 PM.
Weekly Group Run Details:

• Sunday - 7:00PM - Cintas Center - XU Campus - Distance will be an easy 3-4 miles.
• Tuesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.

2010 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #2 Recap
Race #2 in the 2010 RCGC Cross Country Series kicked off at Loveland High School this past Thursday and meet manger Mike Smith was back from Uganda. About 30-40 runners showed up to run what Stacy calls the "Tortures of the Damned". Unlike last week, I made the start despite the heavy traffic. Conditions tonight were hot and humid which may have kept some runners away and really hurt how I ran tonight. I was wondering if the top male was going to lap me which thankfully he did not. Top male was David Bea who ran a 17:14 which was 10 seconds off his personal best on the Loveland Course. The top female was Anika Busby who ran a 19:56 which was good enough for the top 5 finish in the overall women's times. Anika is a mother of two and ran in college.
Join the club at Loveland High School next week for Race #3 of 6.

Poll Question for July
The poll question for July is out! We want to know: Do you run a race on vacation? Answer now!

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.

2010 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #1 Recap
The 2010 RCGC Cross Country Series kicked off at Loveland High School this past Thursday. About 50-60 runners raced in humid conditions and lightning was around the course so Stacy started the race a few minutes early before the rain came and I missed the start due to that and an accident on I-71 near the Norwood Lateral which made me arrive about 7:15. I arrived just as the top male finished and he ran about 17:25 based on the big clock. Stacy did not use the timers as to minimize his chance of becoming a lightning rod. I did not get his name. I did get the top female who was Sara Mazzei and she ran a 20:56.
Join the club at Loveland High School next week for Race #2 of 6.

RCGC Summer Prediction Run and Picnic - July 24
The RCGC Prediction Run and Summer Picnic will be Saturday July 24, 2010. The Prediction Run is a fun run that sees how fast you can run close to your predicted time. Awards given to the runners or walkers closest to their predicted time. Special award given to one who really needs help with their prognostication. No watches, Garmins, Heart Monitors, pedometers, IPODs, and any other electronic device are allowed during the run. Also, no biting, scratching, kicking or raking of the nose. Picnic follows the Prediction Run. There's no charge to either the Summer Picnic or Prediction Run, but please bring something like a side dish or dessert to share.
DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday, July 24, 2010
  
• TIME: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Prediction Run starts around 1:15 PM or when we get 10 runners whichever is later. Run is 2.5 miles and usually everybody gets some award for running it.
  
• PLACE: Swaim Park, Montgomery, OH
  
• INFORMATION:
  Last names beginning with:
  
  
  
  • A-K: Please bring a dessert
    
  • L-Z: Bring a salad, side or appetizer
    
  
  Club provides meats, drinks, plasticwear, condiments.
  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or email us.
  

Poll Results for June
Here are the final results from the June poll. The question was: Do you run on vacation? Always was the runaway choice with 14 votes followed by Usually with 4 votes and Sometimes with 3 votes. Thank you to the 22 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days or so. The next poll question will be this Monday.

Brian Rohne Race - August 14,2010
Brian Rohne was the most valuable athlete for the Men's Cross Country team at Northern Kentucky University in 1992. Brian was fatally injured in January 1993 on a training run and the race is held in his name. The race raises money for the Northern Kentucky University Cross Country team. Pre-registration is $18.00 which includes a shirt. For Runner's Club members pre-registration is $15.00 which includes a shirt. Race Day is $20 with the shirt while supplies last.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: August 14, 2010
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5k.
  
• COST: $18 Pre-registration(includes T- shirt). RCGC Members $15 with T-shirt. Race Day Registration is $20(T-shirt included while supplies last). Get the flier or register online.
  

Club Group Run Update - No Group Run this Weekend and Hyde Park Run moves to Tuesday
With 4th of July this Weekend, there is no weekend run so go run a race. The Weekend Group Run will return to Mount Storm Park on Sunday July 11 at 8:30 AM.
With the Summer Cross Country Series beginning on Thursday next week and to get more taper to do our best at the series, the group run from Hyde Park Square will move to Tuesdays beginning July 6. Meet at Hyde Park Square at 6:30 PM on Tuesday.
Weekly Group Run Details:

• Sunday - 8:30AM - Mount Storm Park - No group run this week so run a race - See you on July 11.
  
• Tuesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - Note change in day! - meet by the fountain.
  

Upcoming Races
Below is list of upcoming races for the next couple of weeks. Check the club calendar for a few more races in the summer.
Saturday June 19

• Loveland's Amazing Race, 9:00 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Kathy Ray,
  www.lovelandsamazingrace.com.
  
• Deerfield Honors Veterans 5K, 9:00am, Cottell Park, Deerfield Township, www.runningtime.net
  

Saturday June 26

• Hyde Park Blast, 8:00 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, www.hpblast.com.
  
• Sardinia's Founder's Day 4 Mile Walk/Run, 9:00 AM, Sardinia OH. Contact Tom Glasscock for more information or a Registration Form.
  
• Best in the West 5k, 6:30 pm, St. John the Baptist Church, Harrison OH, www.runningtime.net.
  

Saturday July 3

• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons Cincinnati OH, www.pioneerrun.com.
  
• Insight Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com
  
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Campbell County YMCA
  

Sunday July 4

• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org
  
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, Don Connolly, www.racedmc.com
  
• 4th of July Spectacular 5k Run/Walk, 8:00am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township www.runningtime.net
  

Club Group Run Update - Weekend Run Moves to Sunday
Starting this weekend, the weekend run on Saturday moves to Sunday for the summer. We will meet at Mount Storm Park and run a few miles. Sunday's Route will be posted to the club's twitter and facebook group.
Wednesday's run will continue to meet at Hyde Park Square.
Weekly Group Run Details:

• Sunday - 8:30AM - Mount Storm Park - meet by the Temple of Love - note change in location and day
• Wednesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.

Go Vibrant Opening Ceremonies - June 21
Go Vibrant Cincinnati’s Opening Ceremony and Health Check will be on Monday, June 21st from 11am-2pm on Fountain Square in Downtown Cincinnati. It will be a celebration of healthy living, organizations and events that Cincinnati has to offer. The Go Vibrant kickoff will have everything from live entertainment and health information to giveaways and free health checks. A special celebrity guest will help unveil a gift to the city from Go Vibrant. For more information, go to their blog at cincinnati.com.

Openings in the Chicago Marathon
The American Liver Foundation has a team for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2010, and they still have spots open on their team to run the Chicago Marathon. If you are interested in running in the Chicago Marathon for an amazing charity follow the link to their page which has information for those interested in signing up. Page Link.

Running Group in Fairfield
There is a new running group based out of Fairfield Ohio that meets at Harbin Park on Wednesdays at 6:00 P.M. Its called the Fairfield Flyers. For more information, contact Dan Toberman at Tobermand@gmail.com.

Poll Results for May
Here are the final results from the May poll. The question was: What kind of t-shirt would you like from a race? Techncal shirt was the top choice with 9 votes followed by Short Sleeve and No shirt option with 3 votes each. Thank you to the 18 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days or so. The next poll question will be out soon.

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Presents the Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Day 5K Recap

The Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Challenge is held every first Sunday in June to get their members moving through walking. In 2010, they teamed up with the Road Runners’ Club of America(RRCA) in an effort to get more of its members moving by walking. The RRCA asked its member clubs this past Spring to see if they could do this event. Despite the Memorial Day Race 6 days before, the Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinati took up the challenge to host a Weight Watchers® Walk-It Challenge in Cincinnati, one of 16 cities to do so.

About 130 walkers came out to participate for the walk held at Armleder Park, same site as the club holds the Memorial Day Race. About 110 signed up early but it rained heavily earlier that morning which dampened Walk Day turnout. Also volunteers had to dry off Picnic Tables in the shelter before registration opened which delayed the opening of registration and the start of the walk. When the walk started, the rain had gone away and walkers enjoyed a flat scenic walk of 3.1 miles. After participants finished the walk, they had some healthy refreshments which included granola bars, bananas, strawberries and string cheese.

Overall, the walk was a success. The complaints that I heard were the late start of the walk due to the rain, some walkers not getting the shirt size of their choice so the club pacified them by offering them the club technical shirt in their right size. Thank you to our sponsors Bob Ronckers Running Spot for providing Bob Bucks, and Waltz Business Solutions for last minute printing of the fliers. A big thank you goes to our volunteers Tom Glasscock, Liz Hofacre, Sara Macintosh, Patti Prince, Ken Schaible, Lynn Warner, Carly Schaible , Mike Donawerth, Laura Wagner, and especially Pamela Schaible. Pamela is a local leader for a local Weight Watchers® group. Her assistance and her promotion to the local Weight Watchers® groups contributed greatly to the success of the Walk. Photos

Group Run at French Park this Saturday
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has 2 group runs for the summer season On
Wednesdays; the club meets in Hyde Park Square at 6:30 PM. On Saturdays in June, we
will be running at various locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati. Check the club calendar for upcoming locations. Later in the month of June, the Saturday Group Run will become a Sunday Group run so members can run some of the Saturday races.
This Saturday, the Group Run will be at French Park to celebrate National Trails Day and run a few trails.
Weekly Group Run/Walk Details:

• Saturday Run - 8:30AM - Various Locations - this Saturday we meet at French Park for National Trails Day. Check the club calendar for upcoming locations.
  
• Wednesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.
  

For more information contact us.

Memorial Day Race 34 Results
Results are now posted on our website for Memorial Day Race 34. Over 160 runners raced through the flat course at Armleder Park. Nathan Hauke was the top male with a winning time of 16:55 and Mary Jablonski was the top female with a time of 21:25. Thank you to the the volunteers who made the race safe, enjoyable and successful. See you at next year's Memorial Day Race known as Memorial Day Race 35. Memorial Day Race Results.

2010 National Running Day Recap
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati joined with the UC Running Club to celebrate National Running Day in Cincinnati. National Running Day was an opportunity to promote running as a healthy safe form of exercise. About 30 people showed up at the Oval for the run as both groups met at the Oval at Mount Airy Forest. Runners could do either the trail or run the open road as there were courses for both. Everybody opted to do the trail. A few people took wrong turns on the trail but everybody got back to the shelter before the rains came. The UC Running Club had a grill out to celebrate the end of the school year and the RCGC brought water, pop and fruit. The trails were in pretty good condition and most of the runners found the steps this year.

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Presents the Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Day 5K - this Sunday June 6
This Sunday June 6, The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Presents the Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Day 5K. The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, Road Runners Club of America and Weight Watchers^®, have teamed up to highlight walking as a great way to get moving, burn calories, and tone muscle at Otto Armleder Park at 10:00am. T-shirt to the first 150 participants and a shoe coupon to the first 100 registered. Late registration opens at 9:00 AM on Sunday.
Walk begins at 10:00 AM. Late Registration is open through Friday June 4 or sign up on the day of the event. Check the Facebook Page for more information.
INFORMATION

• DATE: Sunday, June 6, 2010
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Memorial Park, 5059 Wooster Road, Cincinnati OH
  
• Registration: $18.00 if you sign up online by Friday June 4. $20 on Walk Day. Registration opens at 9:00 AM.
  
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and take the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge 2010 with us. The Weight Watchers Walk-It Day 5K is open to the public. Free T-shirt to first 150 participants plus a shoe coupon to the first 100 registered courtesy of Bob Roncker's Running Spot.
  

RCGC Summer Cross Country Series
The 42nd Annual Summer Cross Country Series returns to Loveland High School just off Rich Road in Loveland.
There will be 6 -- 3 mile races over a 1.5 mile loop starting at 7pm on Thursday July 8th, 15th, 22rd, 29th, August 5th and ending on August 12th. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends or the thrill of crushing your enemies.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday July 8, 2010 and continues to Thursday August 12
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Loveland High School, Loveland OH
  
• INFORMATION: Six 3 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 8 and ending on August 12. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends.Call Dr. Stacy Osborne, race director since 1987, at 513-351-6300(days) or 513-563-7155(nights) or Mike Smith, meet manager, at 513-531- 8008(days) for more information. Race Information.
  

Club Group Runs for June
The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati has 2 group runs for the summer season On Wednesdays; the club meets in Hyde Park Square at 6:30 PM. On Saturdays in June, we will be running at various locations. Later in the month the Saturday Group Run will become a Sunday Group run so members can run some of the Saturday races.
The Hyde Park Group Run features runs of 3-5 miles from Hyde Park Square. For June the run will focus on getting you ready for the Hyde Park Blast and familiar with the Hyde Park Blast Course both forwards and backwards.
Starting in June, the weekend group run will go on tour starting with National Trails Day on Saturday June 5 with a meeting at French Park and then run at various locations around the city. On the weekend of June 19 and 20, the run will move to Sunday June 20 for the summer so the group runners can do some of the races that are held on Saturday. Check the listing below for the latest updates about club group runs.
Routes will be posted on twitter and the club’s facebook group.

June Group Run Schedule:

• Wednesday June 2 6:00 PM – Mt. Airy Forest to celebrate National Running Day. Meet at the oval at 6:00 PM.
  
• Saturday June 5 8:30 AM– French Park to celebrate National Trails Day. Meet at the top of the hill
  
• Wednesday June 9 6:30 PM – Hyde Park Square – Meet by the fountain – we run to watch the bikes in Ault Park
  
• Saturday June 12 8:30 AM – It’s Just Crepes on Court Street – meet in front – We run Sycamore Hill as we just can not get enough hills
  
• Wednesday June 16 6:30 PM – Hyde Park Square – Meet by the fountain – We run the Hyde Park Blast Course.
  
• Sunday June 20 8:30 AM – Mt. Storm Park – Clifton - meet by the Temple of Love
  
• Wednesday June 23 6:30 PM – Hyde Park Square – Meet by the fountain – We run the Hyde Park Blast Course backwards to see if it is any easier.
  
• Sunday June 27 8:30 AM – Mt. Storm Park – Clifton - meet by the Temple of Love.
  
• Wednesday June 30 6:30 PM – Hyde Park Square – Meet by the fountain – we run to watch the bikes in Ault Park one more time.
  
• Sunday July 4 No run – Happy 4th of July – Go run a 5k race.
  

Check the club calendar for more information.

Memorial Day Race 34 - This Monday May 31 9:00 AM
This Monday May 31 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race. Please join us on a fast spectator friendly course. Last year's top male runner Nathan Hauke and top female runner Amanda Burger plan to be back to defend their title. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Otto Armleder Park. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the shelter. See you there!
RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 31, 2010
  
• TIME: 9:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Memorial Park, 5059 Wooster Road, Cincinnati OH
  
• INFORMATION: Spectator friendly flat 5K (3.1 Mile) Course - the only course in Cincinnati where your friends and family can see you run an entire 5k from start to finish with no looping. Food, awards and doorprizes follow the race. $15.00 Race Day. A limited supply of technical shirts also available for $15. Go to the club website for more race information.

The Runners Club of Greater Cincinati Presents the Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Day 5K Update
Less than 5 days remain to preregister for the Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Day 5K! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, Road Runners Club of America and Weight Watchers^®, have teamed up on Sunday June 6th to highlight walking as a great way to get moving, burn calories, and tone muscle at Otto Armleder Park at 10:00am. T-shirt to all participants and a shoe coupon to the first 100 registered. Late registration opens at 9:00 AM on Sunday. You can register online or check the Facebook Page for more information.
INFORMATION

• DATE: Sunday, June 6, 2010
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Memorial Park, 5059 Wooster Road, Cincinnati OH
  Registration: $15.00 if you sign up by Wednesday June 1. $20 on Walk Day.
  
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and take the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge 2010 with us. The Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Day 5K is open to the public. Free T-shirt to all participants plus a shoe coupon to the first 100 registered courtesy of Bob Roncker's Running Spot. Follow the link below to register ... Register Online
  

National Running Day - June 2
Every day is Running Day in the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, but Wednesday June 2 is National Running Day. National Running Day is the opportunity to promote running as a healthy, easy, and accessible form of exercise.
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and the UC Running Club will meet at the Oval in Mount Airy Forest for a combined group run to celebrate and promote National Running Day in Cincinnati. There will be routes for those who like the trails and for those who prefer the open road. Afterward, enjoy refreshments compliments of the club. Be there at 6:00 PM and the run begins at 6:15 PM.Contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com for more information.

National Running Day - Cincinnati Style

• DATE: Wednesday June 2, 2010
• TIME: 6:00 PM. Run begins at 6:15 PM.
• PLACE: The Oval, Mount Airy Forest
• INFORMATION: Celebrate National Running Day with the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and UC Running Club on Wednesday June 2 at 6:00 PM at Mount Airy Forest. All are invited. All paces welcome. We will have a route for you whether you like trails or prefer the open road. Free of charge. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.

Stone Steps 50K Training Run this Saturday
This Saturday, May 29th, a training run is being held on the Stone Steps 50k course. Run as little or as much as your training plan calls for. The run officially starts at 7:00 AM from The Oval, though some may start at 6:00 to get in 50 miles. Visit www.stonesteps50k.com and select training runs from the menu for more information.

Memorial Day Race T-Shirt Design
You can view the Memorial Day Race 34 T-shirt back design over at the club's Facebook Group. Congratulations and a big thank you to Runners' Club Member Amanda Booher for coming up with the back design. Front design will be a pocket Memorial Day Race 34 dogtag logo. Shirts are not included in the entry fee as most of our runners have plenty of shirts. If you would like one, add $10 through May 24 when you sign up for the Race either by mail or online and $15 when you sign up on race day.

Dave Corfman Running the Badwater Ultramarathon
Saw the following in email from Mojo Running about Dave Corfman, ultramarathon enthuisiast and past Runners' Club Member:
West Chester native and occasional Saturday morning Mojo running group participant, Dave Corfman, is running the 2010 Badwater Ultramarathon, called "The World's Toughest Footrace." This 135 mile race begins in Death Valley, CA at an altitude of 282' below sea level, traversing three mountain ranges before ending at 8360' at the Whitney Portal on Mount Whitney, the lowest to highest points in the contiguous 48 states. To add to the challenge, this race is run July 12-14, when the temperature will be well over 120 degrees. Only 90 runners are invited each year from around the world. Dave will be the first Cincinnati runner to run Badwater since Tom Possert won the race in 1990. More information is found at www.badwater.com.
Dave has set up a blog that chronicles his journey from applying to the race, the thrill of being accepted, and the unique training involved. Follow the link at www.stonesteps50k.com to his Badwater page (he's the Race Director of Stone Steps 50k & 27k trail races). Charity fundraising is a big part of the Badwater Ultramarathon. As part of the race, Dave is raising donations for the American Heart Association in memory of his father, who died of heart disease, as well as honor two of his crew members who have successfully recovered from major heart procedures. Please consider donating to the America Heart Association through the link on Dave's Badwater page, or click on http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/Charles.Corfman. All donations go to the AHA.

Memorial Day Race 34 Early Registration Ends Next Week
Less than 5 days remain to preregister for Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Mail entries must be postmarked by Monday, May 24. Online Registration is available through midnight Tuesday May 25. Get the flier or register online now before prices go up.

Group Run Back at Otto Armleder Park this Saturday
The Saturday Group Run will once again meet at Otto Armleder Park this Saturday for a preview of the Memorial Day Race 34 Course. This week we will run the course backwards so you know it backwards and forwards.
Join us next Wednesday May 26 for the Hyde Park Wedensday Group Run as we venture into Ault Park, to check out the bicycles for a few moments before heading back to Hyde Park Square.
Also, with the Weight Watchers^® Walk- It Day 5k on June 6, the group runs will also also feature a walk of 1-2 miles for those interested. If you can not run with us, we definitely would like you to come out and walk with us.

Run for Haiti 5k Recap
I was unable to get myself out of bed for the Mount Airy Trail Run and I run Lunken at least once a year for a race so I decided to do the Help Haiti 5k as there are not many races on the West Side of Cincinnati. But with over 150 races in the Greater Cincinnati area, that is slowly changing. The race was this past Sunday afternoon at Oak Hills High School. It was put on by the Oak Hills High School French Club to raise funds for the relief effort in Haiti. The race had over 300 runners /walkers. Race conditions in terms of weather was great especially for a race going off at 3:00 PM as there was a light rain during the race rather than blazing heat and humidity. The course started from the Oak Hills High School went out towards Lawrence Road and came back to the high school. It extensively featured the subdivision of Cairnhaven. I was exepcting it to be hilly as I have run Lawrence from time to time but I did not expect the numbers of twists and turnarounds on the course which made the course one of the more difficult that I have run. I ran about 27 minutes but I did better than what I have been running lately. Also, I edged out Bill Hemmer who came to town to help support the race plus a few other charitable causes in Greater Cincinnati. Post race had bagels, bananas and water. I did not stay long for the postrace or awards as I had to be somplace by 5:00 PM.

New Poll Question is out
The new poll question for May is out! We want to know: What kind of shirt would you like from a race? Answer now!

St. Joseph Home Incline to the Finish Line 5K Race Survey
St. Joseph Home Incline to the Finish Line 5K was held a few weeks ago, on Sunday, April 25 and they had a good turnout of about 155 runners and walkers, despite the threat of rain.
In order to make their 5K better, St. Joseph Home is conducting a survey. They e-mailed the survey to those who participated in the race, but they really would love to hear from the running community regardless of whether they participated this year, or not.
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Renee Russell of Saint Joseph Home with any questions or concerns. St. Joseph Home 5K Survey

Group Run Goes to Armleder Park this Saturday May 15
The Saturday Group Run will meet at Otto Armleder Park this Saturday to run the Memorial Day Race 34 Course.
Also, with the Weight Watchers Walk-It Day 5k on June 6, the group runs will also feature a walk of 1-2 miles for those interested. If you can not run with us, we definitely would like you to come out and walk with us.
Weekly Group Run/Walk Details:
Saturday Run - 8:30AM - Otto Armleder Park - This week's run covers the Memorial Day Race 34 course.
Wednesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain - run distances will be about 3-5 miles. Walk Distances will be about 1-2 miles.
For more information contact us.

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Presents the Weight Watchers^® Walk-It Day 5K
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, Road Runners Club of America and Weight Watchers have teamed up on June 6th to highlight walking as a great way to get moving, burn calories, and tone muscle at Otto Armleder Park at 10:00am. T-shirt to all participants. Late registration opens at 9:00 AM. You can register online or check the Facebook Page for more information.

UCLA Running Survey
Carmen Ng is a grad student at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. For her master's thesis project, she is studying what matters to runners when they look for a new pair of shoes, and she could use your help.
To help her out, complete a brief, 5-minute survey which asks about your running shoe habits. She and her 5 teammates are offering a $300 gift certificate to one person who completes this survey, and your insights would be incredibly helpful to them in completing their thesis.
They are doing this as an academic project, and you do not need to enter any personally-identifiable information(PII). Here's the link to the survey:

http://ucla.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4YrRSWsjko10yvq&SVID=

If you have any questions, let her know and thank you for your help!

Poll Results for April
Here are the final results from the April poll. The question was: What are you doing in the Flying Pig? I am running the marathon tied with I am running the half for the top choice with 8 votes each followed by I am volunteering with 6 votes. Thank you to the 28 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days or so. The poll question for May will be out soon.

No Group Run this Saturday
With the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend and everybody either running the 5k, the 10k, the half, or the entire Flying Pig Marathon or helping out, there will be no 8:30 AM Saturday Group Run this Saturday May 1. The Saturday Group Run will resume on May 8 with a course preview of the Go OTR5k.

Stop by the Runners' Club Booth at the Flying Pig Expo this Weekend
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a booth at the 2010 P&G Health & Fitness Pig Expo for the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend. The booth is located in the center of the action of the expo. Stop by and introduce yourself. On hand will be the club 2010 technical shirt available for sale for the special Flying Pig Expo Price of $10.00. Also, when you sign up in person for the Memorial Day Race 34 at the booth, take $2 off the preregistration price.

Ad Agency Looking for Mascot Runner & Associate Runner for Flying Pig Marathon 5K!
Received the following in the club email this morning:
The Eleven Agency is an event marketing agency looking for a runner to help them with an upcoming promotion. The runner must be someone who enjoys running while having fun too. They are looking for someone to represent a major beverage client of theirs by running the Flying Pig Marathon 5k on May 1, 2010 dressed as the brand’s mascot. The height requirement is 5’7”- 6’2” and maximum weight of 200 lbs. The runner will be participating in the 5K and the Kid’s Final Mile and they are looking for someone who can finish 18:00 – 23:00 for the 5K. The costume is lightweight, breathable and built with the consultation of a marathon runner. The runner will also be given an Under Armour cap to make the run as dry and comfortable as possible. In addition to giving the runner an Under Armour cap, they will pay for the race registration and free product. The runner will be paid $75 to participate in the run as well as $10/hour for the duration of the run and any post event promotion (posing for photos with other runners and spectators). The runner will also receive a $100 bonus from The Eleven Agency if he or she finishes with a medal in his/her category. They are also looking for an associate runner to run with the mascot.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Cheryl Villaruz at
cheryl.villaruz@t11a.com or (949) 336-7772.

Club Group Run Update
The club currently has weekly group runs at Hyde Park Square and Fountain Square in
Downtown Cincinnati. Routes are posted for these runs on the club's twitter page and Facebook group. Also, for those interested in doing trail runs, former club President Mike Smith has a group that meets at the Nature Center (Rowe Woods) at 8:00 am usually every Sunday morning. They generally run between 8 - 8:30 miles. Contact Mike for details.

Weekly Group Run Details:

• Wednesday - 6:30 PM Run - Hyde Park Square - meet by the fountain.
  
• Saturday - 8:30 AM Run - Fountain Square - Downtown Cincinnati - meet by the fountain. A few garages in the area offer weekend parking for a $1.00 or you can always park on the street.
  
• Sunday - 8:00 AM - Nature Center - Contact Mike Smith for details.

For more information contact us.

T Shirt Design Contest for Memorial Day Race
Calling all shirt designers! The club is getting a new back design for the Memorial Day Race 34 shirt for 2010. We will take submissions before picking one. Submissions are due May 3. (We plan to get red technical shirts this year to represent the USMC since it was 65 years ago when they stormed Iwo Jima.) Please use no more than two colors. If you need three let us know). Send your submission in either jpg, pdf or vector format to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. The winning submission gets free entry into the race plus the shirt and whatever other goodies the club has.

Red Brick Run Recap

This race is about 30 years old and is held on the beautiful Miami of Ohio Campus in Oxford Ohio. Although it is an hour away from Cincinnati, it still has the feel of a long drive for a 5K race. The first time that I ran this race was in 1996 and for some reason, I run this race in every even year (1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, etc). I continued the trend in 2010. Originally the race was held at 1:30 PM but recently they changed the time to 10:30 AM due to the recent warm April weather. The warmer weather caused the local college male and female spectators to tan themselves on the lawns along the course forcing much leering by passing male and female runners. Leering during a race does not lead to fast race times so they moved it to 10:30 AM.

Since they moved it to 10:30 AM, I have a tendency to be late for the start(remember the hour drive from Cincinnati and it seems like they keep adding more things on US 27 slowing down my drive time even more. I got there just as they were closing registration. They let me fill out a form and off I went. Conditions were sunny but cool.

The course has not changed in the years that I have run it. It features an uphill start by Millett Hall (which I missed some of since I was running late so I went out the sidewalk on Millet to catch up with the other runners). It runs around the Miami of Ohio Campus and you have a downhill finish in front of Millett Hall. I ran it in about 28 minutes but I have to check the results to be sure. Post race ceremony was basic but nice as you had nutrition bars, bananas, water, and sports drink which I believe were courtesy of the local Kroger's. The awards at this race are unique in that you get a red brick for being one the top runners or tops in your age group. Obviously, the bricks would make a great paperweight.

Overall a nice little run with the feel of going to an out of town race. I will probably be back in 2012.

Flying Pig Marathon Volunteer Update

If you plan to help out at the Marathon and definitely would like T-shirt, you have until this Friday April 23 to sign-up(After all they have to sort and get together about 2,000 T-shirts for the various charities, groups and individuals). If you wear a small, sign up now to guarantee yourself a T-shirt. The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a waterstop at mile 22 and we still can use people to help out. Mile 22 is where the marathon really begins for the marathoners and your support and encouragement means plenty to them. If you are running the marathon, please encourage your friends and family to help out. If you're not running, join us for a little fun and help us help the runners at mile 22. To volunteer at our waterstop:

1. Go to the Flying Pig Website Volunteer Page
   
2. Click the Sign-up with registered group
3. Select the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, use the password PCC (case sensitive).
4. Fill out the information

If you have any questions or problems, let us know.