2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Final Race Recap
The last race of the 2011 RCGC Cross Country Series was at the scenic Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday. It was also Stacy's last race as race director. Stacy has directed the series for 25 years. Stacy has been involved with the series since 1973 first as a runner and then he took over as race director from Series Founder Don Wahle, the man who kept long distance running alive in Cincinnati during the 1950's and 1960's, in 1987. Before the race, he went through some of his most famous quotes such as "There are two waterstops on the course - one at the start and one at the finish", and" 5 minutes until the "Tortures of the Damned". For his final race as race director, he also guaranteed runners triple their money back if they did not like the services that he provided.
About 60 runners showed up to race in extremely hot conditions. This week's top runner was David Bea who ran a 16:57. The top female runner was Erin Bauer who ran a 19:36. Erin runs for Malone College and will be a senior this year. Runners who completed the entire 5k distance received either a mug or a wristband. Since it was the last series, there was a post race of bread, water, peanuts and granola bars.
Thank you to the Valley View Foundation for allowing use of Valley View Nature Preserve for the 2011 Summer Cross Country Series. Thank you to Dave Ackermann, Mike Smith, Slate Kirk for helping with the 2011 series. A special thank goes to Stacy Osborne for directing the series and keeping it going for 25 years.

Statements by Stacy Osborne at the Summer Cross Country Series
This Thursday is Stacy's Last Race as Race Director of the Summer Cross Country Series.
He has directed the Series for 25 years. Over those 25 years, he said many memorable things during his race instructions and race announcements.
Below is a short listing of what he has said at the Series:

• 15 minutes till the Tortures of the Damned!
  
• Don't worry about the lightning and thunder, it will motivate you to run faster.
  
• There will be two water stops on the course: one at the start and one at the finish.
  
• First rule of cross country is know the course.
  
• There's a thousand roots out there and one of them has your name on it.
  
• Pay your fee take your chances.
  
• Don't let your ass write a check your legs can't cash.
  
• If you have a complaint or an issue about the services that I provide at the Summer Cross Country Series, I will give you triple your money back.

If you have run the series and have any stories or memories with Stacy as Race Director, do not hesitate to share in the comments section. As a reminder, the last race is tonight at 7:00 PM at Pattison Elementary. Since it is the last race, a post race of bread and water will be provided.

Cinci Runner Updates - End of July 2011
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - End of July 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.

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.

Summer Cross Country Series - Last Race
The Final race of the 2011 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series will be this Thursday, July 28 at 7:00 PM at the scenic Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary School in Milford. Park at Pattison Elementary.
This is also the final race for Stacy Osborne as race director. Stacy has directed the series for 25 years.
No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout and telling Stacy what a b@$t@^& he has been over his 25 years as race director.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: Thursday July 28, 2011
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
  
• INFORMATION: Last race of the 2011 Summer Cross Country Series. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends and telling Stacy what a b@#$%^& he has been over his 25 years as race director. 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 for more information.
  

2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #7 Recap
The 2011 RCGC Cross Country Series was at the scenic Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday with race #7 of 8. About 30 runners showed up to race in extremely hot and humid conditions which definitely lessened turnout. The good news is that the heat and humidity turned the race into a "Tortures of the Damned" that Stacy says it is. I worked the finish and we talked about past High School Cross Country runners in Ohio and where are they now. This week's top runner was David Bea who ran a 17:10. We had only one female runner under 23:00 but she forgot to turn in her card.
There is only one races left in the series so join us next Thursday same time, same place. Also, it will be Stacy's last race as race director of the series for 25 years.

New Poll Question
There is a new poll question out! The question is: Do you keep a running log or journal? Voting ends the last day of the month Sunday July 31. Answer now!

Tuesday Group Run Update for July 26
Laura Wagner currently leads the group on Tuesdays. They meet at various locations around the city but typically they meet either at Hyde Park Square or Newport on the Levee.
For July 26, they run from the Bettman Preserve on Beech Lane to Newport Aquarium and back which is a 6-7 mile run. To honor Shark week, they will get post run shark tank drinks at the local pub.
Contact Laura for details or visit the Facebook Page.

Tuesday Group Run for July 26

• When: Tuesday July 26 at 6:30 PM
• Where: Bettman Preserve,4 Beech Lane, Cincinnati OH
• Contact: Laura Wagner

2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #6 Recap
The 2011 RCGC Cross Country Series was at the scenic Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday with race #6 of 8. About 50 runners showed up to race to get ready for the Fall Cross Country Season. The good news was that it was not as humid as the past couple of days. I worked the finish and we talked about how to improve the Running Club, get more people to show up for the series and then got off into a tangent on politics(The finish line discussions are the best reason to volunteer). This week's top runner was David Bea who obliterated the course record with a 16:41. In an effort to green up the race, no female was under 23:00 so we did not give a card to the top female runner.
There are only two races left in the series so join us next Thursday same time, same place.

Go Vibrant Research Project - Volunteers Wanted
Saw this on the club's twitter page:
go Vibrant is doing a research project with University of Cincinnati to understand how they can make the city of Cincinnati healthier. They need about a dozen people for a few focus groups. A gift card will be provided as compensation for your time. If you have an interest contact amy.seese@gmail.com who is the Graduate Assistant leading the recruiting. Thank you for helping us and our city be healthier.

July Poll Results
Here are the final results from the July poll part one. The question was: What July 4 Race did you do? I did not run a Race(What is wrong with you people?) was the top vote getter with 5 votes followed by the Colerain Township 4th of July Spectacular 5k Run/Walk and Other with 3 votes each. Thank you to the 17 that voted on short notice. 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 - Change in Location and Time
There is still time to join the club's long run training for the fall. The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a (almost) free training program. 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.
In an effort to beat the heat, the Saturday Long Run Training for the fall will start meeting at 7:00 AM at Newport on the Levee starting this Saturday July 16. Meet at Valet Parking kiosk, across from the entrance to Brio Tuscan Grille.
Long Run Training

• When: Saturdays at 7:00 AM
• Where: Newport on the Levee, Newport KY. Meet at Valet Parking kiosk, across from entrance to Brio Tuscan Grille
• Contact: Terry Elliott

2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #5 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 #5 of 8. About 35 runners showed up to race to get ready for the Fall Cross Country Season. It was quite humid, but it got better when the sun was covered by clouds. For the first time in four weeks, we did not have a new course record for the men most likely due to the heat and humidity. This week's winner was Mischa McCormick who ran an 18:22 and seems to to be the top male every other week. Top female was Sydney Kilgore who ran a 21:15.
There are only three races left in the series so join us next Thursday same time, same place.

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

RCGC Group Run Updates
A few group runs put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati to get you through the summer.

• 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(n) (almost) free training program starting this Saturday July 9 at Tower Park in Ft. Thomas Kentucky at 8:00 AM that will get you to the start and to the finish. Since many people need 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.
  
• RCGC Speed Training Program - The RCGC is currently hosting a speed program for beginners and intermediate runners and run/walkers on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM at Tower Park in Ft. Thomas until Thursday August 4. Those interested in improving your race times, speed, agility, and strength, come out and join us on the track! Speed workouts 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! Meet at the Tower Park Track. 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.
  
• Tuesday Group Runs - Laura Wagner currently leads the group on Tuesdays. Currently they meet at 6:30 PM at Hyde Park Square. Contact Laura for details.
  

New Poll Question for July
There is a new poll question out for July! The question is: What Fourth of July Race Did You Do? Voting ends next Monday July 11. Answer now!

Visit the Club Store
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has an online store for you to purchase club singlets, the 35th Anniversary Club Shirt, club caps or t-shirts from last year's Midsummer Night Trail Run. If you order over $25, you get a 10% discount on items ordered. Use the club Code: RCGCBlogShop at checkout. Valid through August 7, 2011 for Store items only. Free Shipping! Access the Club Store.

Greater Cincinnati Running Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Class
Got in an email:

Ten long-time members of the Greater Cincinnati running community will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Greater Cincinnati Running Hall of Fame during ceremonies on Sunday, August 7 at the Original Montgomery Inn Restaurant, Montgomery, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Inductees include Olympian John Anderson; distance runner Ted Corbitt; marathoner Karen Cosgrove; Olympian and track coach D’Andre Hill; Olympian Dehart Hubbard; All-America runner Connie Jo Robinson; Running Spot store founder Bob Roncker; coach Bill Schnier; six-time Thanksgiving Day winner John Sence and NCAA hurdles champion Glenn Terry.

In addition, Don Wahle will receive the first Lifetime Achievement Award for his 60 years in the local running community.

Guest speaker for the event will be three-time Olympian Jim Ryun, who broke the world record for the mile at age 19 and held the world record in five events. He broke the 4:00 mile as a high school junior in Kansas and won three state mile run titles, a national record that still stands.

To be eligible for the Greater Cincinnati Running Hall of Fame, athletes must be retired from professional competition and are evaluated on high school, collegiate and post-collegiate athletic achievements, as well as non-competitive contributions in the community.

For ticket information, contact Steve Nester at 513-236-6893 or scnester@fuse.net.

Brian Rohne Race - August 13,2011
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 $20.00 which includes a shirt. For Runners' Club members and those 18 and under pre-registration is $15.00 which includes a shirt. Race Day is $25 with the shirt while supplies last.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday August 13, 2011
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5k.
  
• COST: $20 Pre-registration(includes T- shirt). RCGC Members/ 18 & Under $15 with T-shirt. Race Day Registration is $25(T-shirt included while supplies last). Get the flier or register online.
  

2011 RCGC Cross Country Series Race #4 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 #4 of 8. About 30 runners showed up to race before the July 4th Holiday Weekend. Weather was great for a Thursday night in June. It was sunny and warm but the humidity was low. Each week, the course gets faster and faster as the men's course record fell for the 4th week in a row. This week's winner was J.J. Weber who ran a 17:40 followed by Mischa McCormick with a 17:51. Top female was Lorin Conti who ran a 21:46.
Join us next Thursday at Valley View Nature Preserve for Race #5 of 8.