January Poll Question Results

Here are the final results from the January poll question. The question was: How many miles do you plan to run or walk in 2013? 1000-1499 was the top vote getter with 15 votes followed by 500-999 with 10 votes and 1500-1999 with 7 votes. Thank you to the 37 that voted. Results will be up for the next few days and the next poll question will be out next month. If you have an idea for a poll question, send it to us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk Recap

About 70 runners braved the cold and snow covered path for the RCGC Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk this past Saturday at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington KY. Weather for the run was cold and clear at the start. The bigger challenge was the snow covere path which was slippery in some parts and made for slower than usual times. Matt Motsinger was the men's winner with a time of 17:19, and thirteen year old Kamaria Walton was the top female with a time of 24:17. Thank you to our sponsors RoadId, Tri-State Running Company, Waltz Business Solutions, Boone County Park Board, Joe Pahls CPA LLC, and RoadId. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers: Lisa Stephens Bodine, Robert Bodine, Lisa Vulcano Roa, Greg Roa, Thomas Roa, Tom Glasscock, Todd Hofacre, Ryan Smith, Ryan Woolley, Katherine Fischer, and Paul Long! Without their help, the race never could have happened. View Results.

Cinci Runners' Updates - Winter 2013

Click here to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - Winter 2013. 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 or at the newsletter itself.

Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk - this Saturday January 26

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati at the Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk this Saturday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. at England / Idlewild Park in Burlington KY. The top 25 males and top 25 females to cross the finish line will receive a commemorative race pint glass! Race Day Registration opens at 8:30 AM at the shelter #1 which is on the left as you come in the park. Race starts at 10:00 AM. See you there!
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday January 26, 2013
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY. Meet at Shelter #1.
  
• DISTANCE: 5K Run /Walk
  
• INFORMATION: The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will host a 5k run and walk this Saturday, January 26, 2013 at England/Idlewild Park in Burlington, KY. Race Day Registration opens at 8:30 AM. Race day registration will be $15.00 for Club members and $20.00 for general public. Awards go to the top overall male and female runners, and top overall male and female walkers. Come have fun with other Club members and meet some new runners and walkers - bring a friend along! Wear your snow shoes if you wish for added fun!  Get the flier, or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.
  

2013 RCGC Grand Prix

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be doing a Grand Prix Series in 2013. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. It includes several popular and unique races in Cincinnati that the club has supported over the years.  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female in the Submasters Category(40 & Under), Masters(40-49) and Legends(50 & over) Categories.   All Club Members who meet the eligibility requirements will receive an award. The first race in the series will be the Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk this Saturday January 26 at 10:00 AM at England / Idlewild Park in Burlington, KY.  View the RCGC Grand Prix page for details. About the RCGC Grand Prix.

Important Changes to the 2013 RCGC Membership Fees

Effective February 1, 2013
New 2013 Membership Fees for renewals and New Applicants:

• Individual Membership: $25.00 /one year or $45.00 / two years
• Family Membership: $40.00 / one year or 75.00 / two years

Current Members may still get the 2012 rates if membership is renewed by February 1, 2013. After this date, new rates go into effect.
Fill out a membership form or renew online to get the 2012 rates today!.

First iPhone armband with integrated LED Launched on Kickstarter

Received in a club email: A group of running friends has launched a new project on Kickstarter. It's called the Basecase Blaze and it is the first iPhone armband with an integrated LED unit to help make runners more visible to traffic when running in the dark. They hope to raise a minimum of $7,500 from backers so they can begin mass production of the Basecase Blaze, with the first product deliveries scheduled for April if all goes well. For more information on the project, please visit the Kickstarter product page at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/111639918/basecase-blaze-led-illuminated-running-armband-for-0 where you can watch a video demonstration of the working prototype that they have made. This just might help make running a little bit safer but they need your help to bring it to runners everywhere.

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Mini-Heart Team

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a team participating at the 36th Annual Heart Mini-Marathon. For joining the team, you get access to the club's Heart Mini Suite where you can put your stuff and no need to share bathrooms with 20,000 participants. You can sign up to be part of the team at this year's (March 16th - March 17th) run/walk events by identifying yourself as part of Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati while registering. You can also join from our team page.  If filling out a paper form indicate Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati  as your team.  If we have at least 25 members by February 8, the Runners' Club logo can appear on the back of the t-shirts.  Cost of the HMM is $40 and $55 for the Heart Half Marathon. The 15k and Half Marathon begin at 7:45 AM this year and the 5k begins at a later time.
Join the Runners' Club Team

Upcoming Club Volunteer Opportunities

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

1. The club needs about 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and finish line  on Saturday January 26 for the club's Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk.  The jobs are easy and last about 2 hours. For your efforts, you get a pat on the back plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form. 
2. The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with Packet Pickup for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Saturday February 9 from 12:45 PM - 3:15 pm.   For your efforts, you get the 2012 Valentine's Shirt plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.  
3. The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with the finish line and oversee registration for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Sunday February 10.   It will last about a couple of hours. For your efforts, you get free Pizza plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at  cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or  sign-up using our online registration form.   
4. Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Social Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair, Newsletter Editor and Database Manager. Most positions take 1-2 hours a week of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting on January 15.

Cinci Runners' Updates - January 2013

Click here to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - January 2013. 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 or at the newsletter itself.

Early Bird Online Special For Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati at their annual Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk on Saturday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. at England / Idlewild Park in Burlington KY. The top 25 males and top 25 females to cross the finish line will receive a commemorative race pint glass! Door prizes, food and drinks will be provided to all participants after the race. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, get the flier or the online registration page for more information. Save a few dollars off the current preregistration prices when registering online. HURRY! Offer ends this Saturday January 5!

Poll Question For January: How Many Miles Do You Plan To Run or Walk in 2013?

Happy New Year! The poll question for January is out! We want to know: How many miles do you plan to run or walk in 2013? Voting ends January 22 so answer now!

2013 Al Salvato Memorial Frostbite 5 Mile Recap

The Al Salvato Memorial Frostbite Run is held on January 1. It features a 5 mile Run and a 5k Walk. The race is named after Al Salvato, an avid runner and supporter of both running and the YMCA. Al founded the race to raise money for the Campbell County YMCA and was the race director for several years before passing away in 2006 due to complications from Leukemia. It is the last 5 mile road race in the Greater Cincinnati area. The 5 Mile is a distance than many older runners like more than either the 5k or 10k which seem too short or too long.

The race returned to the later time of 10:30AM after being at 8:00 AM in 2012. The weather was cloudy and according to the Campbell County YMCA sign, the temperature was 35 degrees Fahrenheit. There were about 180 other runner and walkers who decided to do the race this year.

For a 5 mile race, I thought that registration was reasonably priced. Included in the registration was the t-shirt. It was a short sleeve cotton shirt. I like races more when purchasing a t-shirt was optional instead of including it in the price. In return for the t-shirt option, you get a lower registration price. When Al directed it, the shirt was a long sleeve t-shirt with some great designs from cute to funny and you had the option of purchasing it. The designs were so good that I would end up purchasing it anyway even though I had so many t-shirts from races throughout the years.

The course changed from prior years as they added a turnaround in Tower Park to get the full 5 Mile and 5k Distance. The 5k walk seemed like it changed much as it looks like they took out the climb up Tremont Avenue. I have never walked it so a walker may need to verify this. Since I was a little slow this morning due to the prior night's festivities, I had to battle traffic in the last mile of the course which may explain the 8:00 AM start in some years. Post Race featured bananas, coffee from Starbucks, and water. Soup might have been a nice addition. Since the race venue was the Campbell County YMCA, you could shower after the race if you brought clothes and they did have lockers for your use as well to store your stuff, both underrated and under-appreciated features. If they make the t-shirt optional and have a lower price for registration, I might do it again in 2014.

Race Results

Happy 2013 from the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati would like to wish all you runners, walkers, and anyone who can put one foot in front of the other three times a Happy New Year! When you make your 2013 resolutions, please consider volunteering at one of our club races, maybe sponsor a club race, join the club, and helping someone who may need your assistance. If you can do this, I am sure 2013 will be a great year for you and others.