RCGC Anniversary Race Preregistration Ends Today
Today is the last day to to register for the RCGC Anniversary Race which is this Saturday December 3 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Grail - Banks. The deadline for Mail entries ended yesterday. Online Registration is available through midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

November Poll Results
Here are the final results from the November poll. The question was: What Thanksgiving Day Race Are You Doing? 102nd Thanksgiving Day Race was the runaway vote getter with 15 votes followed by I Am Volunteering and will not be doing a race with 4 votes and Gobble Gobble 10th Annual 5k Run/Walk and 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk with 3 Votes each. Thank you to the 27 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days. The next poll question will be out soon.

Register for the RCGC Anniversary Race Today and Save $3!
Happy Cyber Monday! For Cyber Monday, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is giving you a $3.00 discount on the RCGC Anniversary Race Pre-Race Registration today only. You'll get $3 off the regular price of $15 - General Public and $12 - Runners' Club Members / 21 & Under just by registering online today! No coupon codes to remember! All you need to do is register online. Go to www.active.com and sign up today!

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

No Group Runs this Weekend
No Thursday Night Group Run this week. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! :)
Also, no Sunday Group Run as the club will be at England/Idlewild Park in Burlington, KY for our Turkey Burner 5 Mile Trail Trail Run. See you on December 11 at Miami Whitewater Forest

Volunteers Wanted for Upcoming Club Events
Need a few good men and women to help out with a couple of volunteer opportunities:

• The Turkey Burner 5 Mile Trail Run this Sunday November 27 at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington Kentucky at 10:00 AM needs 4-5 more volunteers to help out with registration, timing, hand out water, and course cleanup. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy, fun and a great chance to meet other members in the club.
  For your help you will get the club t-shirt or club singlet plus much more. Contact cincinnatirunning@gmail.com if you can help.
  
• The RCGC Anniversary Race on Saturday
  December 3 at Holy Grail - Banks at 10:00 AM needs 4-5 more volunteers to help out with registration, timing, hand out water, and course cleanup. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy, fun and a great chance to meet other members in the club.
  For your help you will get the RCGC Anniversary Long Sleeve Shirt plus free drink tickets. Contact cincinnatirunning@gmail.com if you can help.
  
• Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a race? Do you have an idea for a race, but do not know how to get started with putting it together? The club is seeking volunteers to serve on a race committee for 2012. If you are interested, send us an email at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next meeting on November 28 at Starbucks at Rookwood Pavilion at 6:30 PM
  

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

Saturday November 19

• Fairfield Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield OH, Chris Lindeman 513-829-3091.
  
• Boone County Parks 5k Run/Walk, 10:00AM, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY, www.boonecountyky.org
  
• New Balance Girls On The Run Fall 5K, 10:00 AM, Sawyer Point, Cincinnati OH www.gotrcincinnati.org
  
• Holiday in Lights 5k, 5:00 PM, Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville OH, www.holidayinlights.com
  

Sunday November 20

• Straight Street Climb, 9:00 am, Straight Street, Clifton, www.straightstreetclimb
  

Thursday November 24

• 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 AM, Lifetime Fitness, Deerfield Township OH, www.runningtime.net.
  
• 102nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Race, 9:00 AM Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.thanksgivingdayrace.com
  
• Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk,9:00 am, Swaim Park, Montgomery OH, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.
  

Sunday November 27

• RCGC Turkey Burner 5 Mile Trail Run, 10:00 am, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY, Race Information
  

RCGC Jingle Bell Run / Walk Team
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has formed a team for the 25th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis! The 5k event will be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10 AM. You can join our team by visiting: www.2011JingleBellRunGreaterCincinnati.kintera.org and sign up under Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.
Prizes for costumes will be given ...

Group Run To Get Ready for the Thanksgiving Day Race Stadium this Sunday November 20
This Sunday,  the club will have a group run to get ready for the 102nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Race by running the 102nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Race Course. Meet at 2nd and Vine Sts. in downtown Cincinnati by 8:30 AM.

Group Run Details:

Sunday - 8:30 AM - Downtown Cincinnati - Meet at Second and Vine - We run the Thanksgiving Day Race Course.

New Balance Girls on the Run Fall 5K Race - November 19
Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati, a non-profit prevention program that encourages pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running, is presenting the New Balance Girls on the Run Fall 5K at Sawyer Point on Saturday November 19 at 10:00 AM.Local runners and walkers are invited to participate in this run/ walk that will help local preteen girls. All race proceeds benefit Girls on the Run programs in Greater Cincinnati.
This is a family-friendly event that is open to all ages, abilities, and genders.
Race Details

• WHEN:   Saturday, November 19: Race Begins at 10:00 a.m.
  Local runners/ walkers can still sign up on race day at 9:00 a.m.
  
• WHERE: Sawyer Point
  
• INFO:  info@gotrcincinnati.org  or (513) 321-1056 or www.gotrcincinnati.org   
  
• COST: Race-Day Registration: $25 Until Nov 18: $20
  REGISTRATION: Register online at www.gotrcincinnati.org 
  
• RACE BENEFITS: GOTR 5k T-shirt (guaranteed for pre-registrants only)
  - Free food and beverages, Race goodie bag with samples/ coupons
  - Free pre-race activities including face painting, tiara decorating, and hair coloring
  
• WHY: Now in its 6^th anniversary year, Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. is non-profit organization that inspires girls to be healthy and confident using a fun curriculum that creatively integrates running.  At the end of the 10-week program, all local girls join together to participate together in a 5k event.  The New Balance GOTR Fall 5k is an opportunity to join more than 800 pre-teen girls in their first 5K accomplishment.  All runners and walkers are invited to participate in this inspiring race alongside the girls!
  

Cinci Runner Updates - November 2011
Click the title to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - November 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 Anniversary Race - December 3

The Runners Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a 5k Run / Walk on Saturday December 3 from the Holy Grail Tavern & Grille in Cincinnati OH to celebrate 35 years of promoting running, walking and general fitness in Greater Cincinnati. Get the flier or register online.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday December 3, 2011
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Holy Grail Tavern & Grille, 162 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati OH
  
• DISTANCE: 5K Run /Walk
  
• INFORMATION: The Runners Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a 5k Run / Walk on Saturday December 3 from the Holy Grail Tavern & Grille in Cincinnati OH to celebrate 35 years of promoting running, walking and general fitness in Greater Cincinnati. Get the flier, register online or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.
  

Turkey Burner 5 Mile Trail Run - November 27
Work off those extra holiday calories at the Turkey Burner 5 Mile Trail Run.
Keep your wallet fatter and waistline slimmer at the Turkey Burner 5 Mile Trail Run.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 27, 2011
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Idlewild Park, Burlington KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5 mile trail run
  
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 27 for the Turkey Burner 5 Mile Trail run. Race Day Registration Only. $5 for RCGC Club Members / High School Students and College Students. $10 for everybody else.
  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com.
  

Straight Street Climb - Sunday November 20

The Straight Street Hill Climb is a .36 mile race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The race was started by the Clifton Track Club in 1976. 2011 will feature a bike challenge in addition to the road race. The race will begin at 9 a.m.
Registration will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. at the top of the hill.
Entry Fee is $10 and proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby.
Awards for top three finishers in 5 running divisions: Youth (ages 12 and under); Teen (ages 13 thru 17); Men's Open; Women's Open; and Masters (ages 50+). For more information or to register, go to www.straightstreetclimb.com.

Race Information

Poll Question for November
The poll question for November is out! The question is: What Thanksgiving Day Race Are You Doing? Voting ends November 23 so answer now!

Norwood Striders Friends and Worthy Adversaries Reunion - November 11
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. They are having their annual reunion this Friday November 11. Come share how great you once were or how you crushed them race after race.
Details

• DATE: Friday November 11, 2011
  
• TIME: 7:30 PM
  
• PLACE: Indian Mound Cafe, corner of Indian Mound and Montgomery, Norwood OH
  
• INFORMATION: Splendid Time is guaranteed for all.
  

Casting HEART EVENT SURVIVORS for National Bayer TV Commercial...need runners!
Hey runners, Dan Bell Casting (www.danbellcasting.com) ,out of Los Angeles, is casting the latest and greatest Bayer Commercial (www.iamproheart.com) and they would like to spread the word to your community of runners. They are specifically looking for active, healthy people who have suffered a heart event and want to share their story with us. It's a SAG national commercial and shoots in the beginning of January. They are casting for it now.
If you have had a heart event and could skype with them on Tuesday November 8th about your story, they would love that! It is not only a great money maker for someone, but it's also for a good cause. You have to currently be on an aspirin regimen. If you have any questions, contact Lindsay Colip at 310.804.5055.
The Details
We here at Dan Bell Casting wanted to let you know about our latest and greatest casting opportunity for 'real people':
Dan Bell Casting is looking for HEART EVENT SURVIVORS for an emotional, heartfelt series of television commercials.
If you or someone you know....

• has had a Heart Event such as a heart attack, ministroke (TIA), angioplasty or stent procedure and is currently on an aspirin regimen;
  
• is proactive about heart health, diet and exercise;
  
• is an advocate of heart health and encourages others to live a ProHeart lifestyle; or...
  
• is a caregiver to a Heart Event victim (either was with a victim during their event or has been instrumental in helping a victim through their recovery).
  

If this is you, or you know of a friend or family member who fits this description, we want to hear your story! Please email Dan Bell Casting ASAP at yourheartstory@gmail.com with the following information:

• name;
  
• age;
  
• city where you live;
  
• what you do for work;
  
• best phone number where we can reach you;
  
• a short description explaining the nature of your heart event;
  
• how long you have been on an aspirin regimen; and
  
• whether or not you took aspirin during your heart event.
  

If chosen you will be asked to participate in a national television commercial and will be paid for the shoot days as well as residuals every time the commercial airs.
Thanks, we look forward to hearing from you!