Upcoming July 4 Races
July 4 is the biggest racing day of the year and there are many races to choose. Below are some of the most popular in the area. For some, it is not too late to register online and beat the price increase on race day. Since July 4th is on a Monday. I have included the Madeira Mile and Pioneer Run as well.
If you want one closer to where you live, check the club calendar for more races.
July 4 Race Weekend
Friday July 1

• Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, Event Flier.
  

Saturday July 2

• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons, Cincinnati OH, www.pioneerrun.com.
  

Monday 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.
  
• 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.
  

If you are sadistic enough to Run the Madeira Mile on Friday night, the Pioneer Run on Saturday Morning and one of the races on July 4th, the club is willing to send you some free swag. Just send your name, mailing address, shirt size and proof that you ran all three(proof can be photos like you in the race shirt,race number, etc youtube videos, links to race results, or a combination of all three to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Once verified, you will get the swag.

June Poll Results
Here are the final results from the June poll. The question was: What is yoiur favorite June Race? Hyde Park Blast was the winner with 5 votes followed by the Summer Cross Series with 4 votes and the Loveland Amazing Race with 3 Votes. Thank you to the 20 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.

Long Run Training for the Fall
Are you thinking of running/walking your 1st Marathon or Half Marathon this fall? The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a (almost) free training program starting Saturday July 9 at Tower Park that will get you to the start and to the finish... Since, many people need some motivation to get out and run, there will be a fee of $60.00 that you pay up front to the club in advance. If you complete the training you will get 30.00 back. When you finish your goal race, you will get the other 30.00 .... Interested, contact Terry Elliott for details.

Injury Prevention Symposium at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Bob Roncker's Running Spot is proud to present 1st Annual Runner's Symposium. The 1/2 day symposium's theme is "Performance Improvement through Injury Prevention." They will have a panel of experts discussing common running injuries, proper training, sports hydration, shoe ware and many other topics. The cost of the symposium is a real bargain: $15 for adults and $10 for student-athletes/children. While their stated target audience are high school and middle school runners, their coaches, and student-athletes, etc., they want to extend an invitation to any runner of any ability level because the content is applicable to all runners. The date of the symposium is Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Medical Education Resource Center located on the Oak Campus of Cincinnati Children's Hospital. For more information, view the flier.

2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #3 Recap
The 2011 RCGC Cross Country Series was at the scenic Valley View Nature Preserve by Patttison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday with race #3 of 8. About 35 runners showed up to race in almost perfect conditions. It was a little cloudy with a threat of rain but it (the rain) missed us. The temperature was ideal for a Thursday night run. The course was softer with a couple of wet spots on the course. However, that did not deter Mischa McCormick from blowing away the field with a new course record of 17:55. He was followed by his Dad Greg McCormick who ran a 19:39. Top female was Kellie Johnson who ran a 21:56.
Join us next Thursday at Valley View Nature Preserve for Race #4 of 8. And remember there are two waterstops on the course - one at the start and one at the finish.

Cinci Runner Updates - Summer 2011
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - Summer 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.

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 25

• Hyde Park Blast, 8:00 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, www.hpblast.com.
  
• Better Bodies for Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk/Stroll, 8:00 am, Better Bodies Fitness Center, KY, http://ihavewings.org.
  
• Sprint for Spines 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Kestral Point, Winton Woods Park, Cincinnati OH, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.
  

Friday July 1

• Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, Event Flier.
  

Saturday July 2

• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons, Cincinnati OH, www.pioneerrun.com.
  

Monday 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.
  
• 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.
  

New Running Store Opens in Mason
There is a new running store that recently opened June 15 on Aero Drive in Mason OH called the Buckeye Running Company. Through the rest of June, they will have two big weeks of Grand Opening Savings. For more information, visit their website www.buckeyerunningcompany.com.

A Midsummer Night's Trail Run - August 11
Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati on August 11 to go "Over Hill, Over Dale, Through Brush, Through Briar" in A Midsummer Night's Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest at 6:30 PM! 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. Racing fliers must be received by August 6, 2011. Online registration available through August 6, 2011.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: August 11, 2011
  
• TIME: 6:30 PM
  
• PLACE: Oval, Mount Airy Forest
  
• DISTANCE: 5 Mile Trail Run. View the course map.
  
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $8 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5.

Race Day Registration is $10.
Go to cincinnatirunning.com to get a flier or register online.

2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #2 Recap
The 2011 RCGC Cross Country Series was at Valley View Nature Preserve by Patttison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday with race #2 of 8. About 40 runners showed up to race in pretty good conditions. Due to the recent rain the course was softer compared to last week's race. Stacy was able to make it this week and was quite impressed with the Valley View Nature Preserve, the ease to get to it, and the time it took to set up and tear down the course. The Top Male was David Bea with a course record time of 18:38. Top female was his wife Rachel Bea also with a course record of 19:09. She was also the third overall runner.
Join us next Thursday at Valley View Nature Preserve for Race #3 of 8.

RCGC 8-Week Speed Training Program begins June 23
The RCGC will be hosting an 8-week speed training program for beginners and intermediate runners and run/walkers on Thursday evenings beginning June 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Tower Park in Ft. Thomas. Those interested in improving your race times, speed, agility, and strength, come out and join us on the track! Speed workouts will include 400 & 800 repeats, mile repeats, ladders, timed 1 mile runs, and more. Speedplay adds variety to your weekly workouts, helps improve your race time, and helps you become a physically and mentally stronger runner. Meet some new runners and walkers. Sessions are open to non-members as well – bring a friend along! If we get enough interest, we will continue with a second session through the fall.
Meet at the Armory Gymnasium on Cochran Ave. (off of Douglas St.). For directions, please visit: http://www.ftthomas.org/Recreation/homepage.html
For more information about the program, call Gina Meyers at (513)706-1454 or email: meyersgm@rprunning.com. More Information.
DETAILS:

• DATE: Every Thursday beginning June 23, 2011
  
• TIME: 6:30 PM
  
• PLACE: Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY
  
• DESCRIPTION:Join us on the track! Speed workouts will include 400 & 800 repeats, mile repeats, ladders, timed 1 mile runs, and more. For more information about the program, call Gina Meyers at (513)706-1454 or email meyersgm@rprunning.com.
  

2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #1 Recap
The 2011 RCGC Cross Country Series kicked off at Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday. This might be the earliest start to the Series ever. About 40 runners showed up to race in hot humid and sticky conditions. Course was hard as a rock and very slow. Stacy had an ankle symposium to attend so he was absent and was unable to give the usual race instructions.(There are two waterstops on the course - one at the start and one at the finish) The Top Male was Mischa McCormick who finished in 19:25. Top female was Kelly Johnson who ran a 23:25.
Join us next Thursday at Pattison Elementary next week for Race #2 of 8.

All-Comers Track & Field Meets at Georgetown High School
All-Comers track & field meets will be held at Hawkins Field at Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Ohio on Thursday nights beginning this Thursday June 9 and running through mid-July. Meets will start at 7PM and open to all ages and abilities. No entry or admission fees. No pole vault or hurdles. Refreshments available at the concession stand. Questions about these meets may be emailed to TLHH2009@gmail.com.

Don Wahle Summer Track & Field Games Begins June 6
These meets were started by Don Wahle and friends in the early 1960s and continued uninterrupted until 1996. Now they are back.
This year, beginning Monday, June 6 and continuing each Monday (no meet on the 4th of July) through July 18 track and field will be hosted at the track and field stadium at Withrow High School. Free events and open to everyone regardless of age or ability.
INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Monday June 6, 2011 and continues to July 18. No meet on July 4
  
• TIME: 6:30 PM
  
• PLACE: Withrow High School
  
• INFORMATION: 6 weeks of track events starting Monday June 6. Contact Randy Cox at 513.244.2151 or by email. More Information.
  

Happy Hour Run This Tuesday from Newport on the Levee
Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati for a run by the river and then some carbo loading at Arnie's afterward.
Details
DATE: Tuesday, June 7, 2011
TIME: 6:30 PM.
PLACE: Newport on the Levee, meet by Buldog's.
INFORMATION: View facebook for more information.

Cinci Runner Updates - June 2011
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - June 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.

Summer Cross Country Series Begins June 9
The second longest running contribution to the Cincinnati Area running scene! The 43rd Annual Summer Cross Country Series moves to Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary School in Milford. There will be 8 -- 3.1 mile races over a 1.5 mile loop starting at 7pm on Thursday, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, ending on July 28.
No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday June 9, 2011 and continues to Thursday July 28
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
  
• INFORMATION: 8 3.1 mile races every Thursday beginning on June 9 and ending on July 28. 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) or contact Dave Ackerman at ackerman_d@milfordschools.org.
  

Weekend Group Runs and Walk Postponed Until Further Notice
Due to lack of interest, the Saturday River runs, Sunday Group runs and the Saturday Group Walk are postponed until further notice.
If you want to walk or run with a someone on these days at these locations, email Terry Elliott three days prior and Terry or someone from the board will walk or run with you.
If we get consistent or more interest in the group runs we will look at making them regular weekly events again in the future.
Thank you for those that did join us. We hope to see you again soon!

Memorial Day Race 35 Recap and Results

About 220 runners and walkers came out to Armleder Park for Cincinnati's second oldest race. They enjoyed a flat fast 5k course in withering heat and humidity. The top finisher was Ryan Woolley with time of 17:33 followed by 2010 top finisher Nathan Hauke with a time of 17:57 and Andrew Brasse with a time of 18:01. The top female finisher was Eileen Brady with a time of 20:15 followed by Trish Hiler with a time of 21:35 and the 2010 top female finisher Mary Jablonski with a time of 22:14. Race Results.

Thank you to our sponsors Bob Roncker's Running Spot, Group Health Associates, RoadId and Waltz Business Solutions for printing of the fliers. A big thank you to another sponsor Vitaminwater for coming out and providing free replenishing drinks to the runners and walkers.

A big thank you goes to our volunteers Blaine Booher, Dave and Cindy Cranmer, Terry Elliott, Mary Alice Gruden, Tom Glasscock,Wayne Hinaman, Liz Hofacre, Rebecca Homan, Sara MacIntosh, Gina Meyers, Dave Reid, Doug Ruedisil, Mike Smith, Brad Young and Rochelle Zuercher. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race and a frazzled race director. Join us next year for Memorial Day Race 36. Race results and Race Photos.

May Poll Results
Here are the final results from the May poll. The question was: How many Memorial Day Races have you done? We had a tie between 6-10 races and I have not run any. Thank you to the 18 that voted. The full results will be left up for another day or so.