Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend

Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November which is this Sunday November12. Be sure to set your clocks back 1 hour this weekend so you do not show up too early at the the club's Group Run at Miami Whitewater Forest on Sunday and wonder where everybody is. Have a good weekend!
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November 2015 Races

Below is list of upcoming races in November. Check the club calendar for a few more races in November.
Sunday November 1

•  Mason Half Marathon and 5K, 8:00 am, Mason High School, Mason, OH, www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.

Saturday November 7

• Fighting Hunger 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 am, Matthew 25: Ministries, Blue Ash OH, www.m25m.org.

• DAV 5k, 9:00 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

• Cincinnati Right to Life Pro-Life Saver 5K Run/Walk, 10:30 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati, OH, http://cincyrace.com 

Saturday November 14

• LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, St. Barbara Church, Independence KY,  www.turkeyfoottrot.com. 

• Run the Park 5k, 10:00 AM, Versailles State Park, Versailles IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Sunday November 15

•  Honor Run Half Marathon, 7:00 AM, Florence Y'All Tower, Florence Mall, Florence KY, www.honorrunhalf.com
• Yellow Jacket 5k Run and Walk and 10K Run, 9:00 AM, Three Rivers Educational Campus, Cleves OH, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday November 21

• Fairfield Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield, OH, www.speedy-feet.com.
• Girls On The Run Fall 5K, 10:00 am, Sawyer Point Park, downtown Cincinnati, OH, www.gotrcincinnati.org. 

• Holiday in Lights 5k, 5:00 pm, Sharon Woods, Cincinnati OH, www.holidayinlights.com.  

Sunday November 22

•  Straight Street Climb, 9:00 am, Straight Street,  Cincinnati, OH, http://straightstreethillclimb.com. 

Thursday November 26

•  Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 am, Lifetime Fitness, Deerfield Township OH, Race Information.
•  106th 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, http://easterncincinnati.younglife.org.

Sunday November 29

•  Turkey Burner Mile Run, 1:00 pm, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

RCGC Turkey Burner Mile - November 29

Looking for a way to work off those extra holiday calories? Join us at the Turkey Burner Mile! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a low key one mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday November 29th at 1:00 PM. Race-day only registration beginning at Noon - $5.00 for Club Members/ 21 & Under. $10.00 for General Public. Note: To get the discount, please have the club membership card. Awards for the top overall male and top overall female plus age group awards. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 29, 2015
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 29 for the Turkey Burner Mile. Race Day Registration Only beginning at noon. $5 for RCGC Club Members / 21 & Under. $10 for everybody else. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RCGC Board Meeting - October 28

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday October 28 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 PM. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Wednesday October 28, 2015
• TIME: 7:30 PM
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events. View Agenda. 

Straight Street Climb - November 22

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 the late1970's. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. The race will begin at 9 a.m followed by the bike challenge at 9:30 AM.
Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.
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.straightstreethillclimb.com.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, November 22, 2015 
• TIME: Road race at 9:00 AM followed by cycling challenge at 9:30 AM.
• PLACE: Straight Street, Cincinnati OH.
• INFO: .36 mile Race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby. For more information or to register, visit www.straightstreethillclimb.com or the Facebook Page.

A Brave 5k - November 7

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A Brave 5K will be held on Saturday, November 7 at Oxford Community Park. This run/walk is sponsored by the Talawanda Track and Cross Country teams. The run/walk will start at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be given to the top Talawanda employee and graduate, overall winners, and age-group winners. Pre-registration at the lowest price and to guarantee a t-shirt ends on Saturday, October 24.
 Register this week to save money and guarantee a t-shirt. The attached registration form may be used to register. Or, you may go to www.ABrave5k.com to register on-line or get more information.

RCGC Fall Member Meeting Tonight at Terwilliger Lodge

All members of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and their guests are welcome to attend the 2015 RCGC Fall Member Meeting. The meeting will take place tonight starting at 6:30 PM at the Terwilliger Lodge, located on Deerfield Road in Montgomery OH. On hand will be guest speaker Connie Kolita from Bob Roncker's Running Spot. Connie is an avid runner and likes to hash on occasion. She will talk about apparel for the fall running season.  The meeting will cover the following:

1. Food and drink provided courtesy of the club
2. Announcements to Upcoming Events
3. Quarterly Club Updates
4. Featured Speaker Connie Kolita
5. Member Forum

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the RCGC Fall Member Meeting Meeting.

DETAILS

• DATE:  Monday October 19, 2015
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Terwilliger Lodge, Deerfield Road, Montgomery OH
• INFORMATION: Fall Member Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.    On hand will be guest speaker Connie Kolita from Bob Roncker's Running Spot plus updates on the current status of the club.  Food and Drink begins at 6:30 pm followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM.

2015 Hearts and Health Run 4 Mile Run / Walk Results

Here are the Overall Results and Awards List to the  Hearts and Health 4 Mile Run / Walk  held on Saturday October 17. Full Results will be posted on www.cincinnatirunning.com  on Monday.   If there is a concern or question,  do not hesitate to contact us. If you won an award and were not present to receive it, contact us and we will forward the info to the appropriated person so you can get your award.

• Overall Results
• Female Results
• Male Results
• Couple Results
• Awards List

2015 RCGC Grand Prix Update - October

Scores have been updated for the 2015 RCGC Grand Prix through the Cliftonfest 5k Run / Walk.(View Standings) using official scoring.  Official scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your best B race, and a C race.  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. So far, about 80 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The next race in the RCGC Grand Prix will be the Hearts and  Health Run / Walk on Saturday October 17.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the Cliftonfest 5k.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page at www.cincinnatirunning.com.

RCGC Grand Prix Standings

through Cliftonfest 5k

Top 10 Females		Top 10 Males
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	739	Lowell Clark	729
Kila Hanrahan	721	James Welland	720
Nurys Diaz	713	Robert Platt	625
Caroline Siderits	628	Curt Whitacre	573
Jennifer Black	530	John Garrity	539
Cindy Cranmer	523	Ryan Woolley	518
Jenny Garrity	513	Paul Seibert	508
Rebekah Wortman	495	Richard Gabbour	465
Gina Meyers	493	Martin Hovey	453
Stacey Herdering	439	Jerl Patton	413

RCGC Fall Member Meeting - October 19

All members of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and their guests are welcome to attend the 2015 RCGC Fall Member Meeting. The meeting will take place on Monday October 19, 2015 starting at 6:30 PM  at the Terwilliger Lodge, located on Deerfield Road in Montgomery OH. On hand will be guest speaker Connie Kolita from Bob Roncker's Running Spot. Connie is an avid runner and likes to hash on occasion. She will talk about apparel for the fall running season.  The meeting will cover the following:

1. Dinner and drinks provided courtesy of the club
2. Announcements to Upcoming Events
3. Quarterly Club Updates
4. Featured Speaker Connie Kolita
5. Member Forum

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the RCGC Fall Member Meeting Meeting on Monday October 19.

DETAILS

• DATE:  Monday October 19, 2015
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Terwilliger Lodge, Deerfield Road, Montgomery OH
• INFORMATION: Fall Member Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.   On hand will be guest speaker Connie Kolita from Bob Roncker's Running Spot plus updates on the current status of the club.

2016 Labor of Love Run Looking For a Few More Sponsors

The Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love Run is one of the most unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Over the last couple of years, we have spiced it up by adding a couple of new specialty categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together), Blind Date(you randomly get a partner) plus a few other new ones. The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and NKU Cross Country and Track team.  Proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team. The 2013 race had over 300 runners and 2015 had about 200 runners.
The 2016 race is looking for a few more sponsors. If you are interested in getting involved with one of Cincinnati's most unusual running events as a sponsor or more information about other club events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco To Premiere In Cincinnati On December 1

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 “Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco,” a feature-length documentary about ultra-running legend Micah True, will screen at the Esquire Theatre in Cincinnati on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m 7:30 pm. The one-night-only event is hosted by Bob Roncker’s Running Spot.
   Micah True, better known as Caballo Blanco – the White Horse – was the focal character of Christopher McDougall’s 2009 best-selling book “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen” about the Tarahumara Indians of northern Mexico. Also known as the Rarámuri, or Running People, they are some of the best long-distance runners in the world.
  Caballo Blanco was an enigmatic visionary who lived and ran with the Tarahumara after moving to remote Copper Canyon in the 1990s, and who created the fifty-mile Copper Canyon Ultra-Marathon to honor their running traditions and aid in their sustainability. Now in its thirteenth year, the race attracts hundreds of local Tarahumara to the village of Urique to compete alongside some of the best runners in the world. All race finishers receive five hundred pounds of corn, which the international runners traditionally donate to the local Tarahumara, commemorating the spirit of sharing, or “kórima,” which is a way of life among the natives of Copper Canyon.
The documentary is directed by Sterling Noren, a filmmaker from Seattle who met Micah True in 2009. Most of the material for the film was recorded in the weeks leading up to the 2012 race. Shortly after that race, Micah True disappeared in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico during his daily run, prompting ultra-runners from all over the country to drop everything and join in the search. His body was recovered several days later, found on a trail in a deserted canyon by some of his friends.
   “We wanted to tell the story of Micah True in a way that was exciting and authentic, so that viewers could get a sense of what an amazing and inspiring person he was,” said Noren. “Micah’s vision lives on and his legacy is honored in this film. The film shares Micah’s compelling message of love, hope and kórima with the world while helping sustain the people and culture that meant so much to him. We’re honored to be part of this project and are committed to keeping Micah’s mission alive.”
  Micah’s genuine passion for honoring the sacred running traditions of the Tarahumara people was the essence of his being,” said Maria Walton, executive producer of the film and Micah True’s girlfriend at the time of his death. “We made this film to share Micah’s vision of hope for the Tarahumara culture and empower people everywhere with his joy of running.”
  The 90-minute film recently won the 2015 Bud Greenspan Memorial Film and Video Award, presented by the Track & Field Writers of America. In addition, the film also was named winner of the prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards, which recognizes film, television and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, contributing to profound social change. The IndieFEST Film Awards said of its latest winners, “The IndieFEST is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries,” of which Run Free was singled out for its creative excellence.
  Most recently, the film was named the Best Documentary at the 2015 Arizona International Film Festival.
  A percentage of the film’s profits, including DVD sales, will go to benefit Norawas de Rarámuri (Friends of the Running People), the non-profit agency founded by Micah True to preserve traditional Tarahumara culture. Norawas de Rarámuri works to provide maize, non-GMO seed corn, and cash awards for participating Tarahumara runners, both men and women alike. On this way, the organization offers Tarahumara families nutrition during drought and support for a tradition of small farms necessary to both physical and cultural survival.
  Tickets for the event are $12 in advance at www.imathlete.com/events/runfree or $15 at the door the night of the show. The Esquire Theatre is located at 320 Ludlow Ave. in Cincinnati.
  From its existence in 1981, Bob Roncker’s Running Spot has been recognized as a pioneer and leader in the run specialty industry. With stores in O’Bryonville, Loveland, Glendale and Newport, the Running Spot is built on the foundations of expertise, service and community involvement. For more information about BRRS, go to www.runningspot.com. For more information about the film, go to www.runfreemovie.com.

Smiles and Miles In Honor of Marie Schaffstein 5k Race Recap

 The Smiles and Miles 5k In Honor of Marie Schaffstein is done in the memory of Marie Schaffstein and raises funds for St Agnes School. Marie Schaffstein was a 17 year old student at Notre Dame Academy and was killed in an automobile accident in 2010. This was the 5th year for the race, and the first time that I ran it.  I decided to do this race since Ft. Wright Kentucky is about 15 minutes from my home, it was in the afternoon at 4:00 PM so there was no need to get up early, and it had been about 5-6 years since I ran in the Devou Park and Park Hills area.
 The race started and finished at St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright Kentucky.  I arrived early enough to get a parking spot at the church. Parking was cramped at the church due to their Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday and the race on Sunday.  If I needed to, I could have parked at either Covington Catholic or across the street. They had about 300 runners and walkers. Race Day Registration was $30 which did not include a shirt but they gave you two food and drink tickets. Course went through the residential areas of  Ft. Wright, Park Hills and parts of Covington as it went through part of Devou Park. It was a hilly course but there are far worse hills to run in the area than what was on the course(I ran cross country at Covington Catholic a long time ago so I am quite familiar with the area's hills). They had one waterstop on the course and the miles were marked with volunteers reading off the times.
Post race like most races featured bananas and water.  The food and drink tickets entitled you to hamburgers, hot dogs, sub sandwiches from Sub Station II, Skyline Chili, sweet treats like cookies and cupcakes, and chicken fried rice from Oriental Wok.  I used the tickets for the sub sandwiches and the chicken fried rice.  Overall, it was a nice race with a course different from the ones that you get today. I may do it again next year depending on my schedule.  For race results, visit www.sprunning.com. View Results.

2015 Halloween Races in Greater Cincinnati

As any kid knows, October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume.  If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races throughout the month of October.    Here are a few of them: 

• Zombie 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 3, 4:00 PM, RiversEdge Park, 2nd Street and Buckeye Street, Hamilton OH - First Halloween Run of the year that I know of. You can be a runner a walker or a zombie(not sure what that entails). Race is part of the Hamilton's  Operation Pumpkin Art Festival. Visit www.bc-unitedway.org for more information about the race.
• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 10, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest!  Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside.  Proceeds benefit Youth Education.  Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
• Harvest Hustle 5k Run / Walk, Sunday October 18 1:00 PM, NHR Penntown,13146 N. State Road 101, Sunman, IN 47041 - Does running (or walking) a 5k dressed in costume sound like a party (all while helping raise money and awareness for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD))? If you answered yes, you should sign up to participate in the Harvest Hustle 5k Run / Walk. Proceeds benefit New Horizons Rehabilitation and The Arc, two regional nonprofit organizations working to find solutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information or to register.

• 30th Annual Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 20 6:30 PM, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 East Monument Avenue, (downtown) Dayton, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for 30 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the 2015 Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Unique technical shirts for the first 3000 registered. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
• Run Like Hell 5k, Friday October 23 7:30 PM, Dana and Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH - Run a 5K in costume... Through a cemetery... To a party at the finish. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visit http://cincyrunlikehell.com for more information. 
• Mud-o-Ween 5k, Saturday October 24, 10:00 AM, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH - Take on the muckiest challenge! Three miles on all terrain trail run. You won’t come out clean after you slide down the ravine and run the creek trail. Forget about tires or barrels as obstacles– worry about fallen trees to block your way. Think you can cross the pond and still be recognized by your friends? Come race dressed as your favorite super hero if you dare. See what you can accomplish at the Countryside YMCA Mud-O-Ween! Stay for the After-Mud-Celebation and Harvest Party to try a muddy dog or hot pig pork sandwich for lunch. Visit www.countrysideymca.org for more information.

• Undead 5k, Saturday October 24, 4:00 PM, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, The Zombie Apocalypse is here. Are you prepared? An obstacle filled 5K run/walk through Zombie infested territory. Can You Survive? Visit www.undead5k.com for more information.

• Boo Run Run 5k, Sunday October 25, 6:00 PM, Wyoming Recreation Center, Wyoming OH - Course is fast and family-friendly through historic streets of Wyoming. Following race is afterparty with treats, awards for top male and female youth and adult finishers, and prizes for best costumes. Food and beverages available. Benefits Wyoming Youth Services. Visit www.wyomingyouthservices.com for more information.
• NAMI Trick or Trot 5k, Saturday October 31, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason OH -  Dust off your your silliest, spookiest costumes and join NAMI for the first annual NAMI Trick or Trot 5K run!  For more information, visit www.nami-cc.org.

• Great Pumpkin Run, Saturday October 31 10:00 AM, Bonnybrook Farms, 3779 St. Rt. 132 Clarksville, OH - Get ready for the run of a lifetime! Traverse through challenging terrain, view scenic sights and beautiful views before maneuvering through a mile of one of Ohio's largest corn mazes! Find the way to the finish, and be welcomed by friends, family, and a huge farm festival! Visit www.pumpkin5k.com for more information.

• Goshen Firefighters Halloween 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 31 2:00 PM, Kathryn Stagge-Marr Community Park, Goshen OH, The Goshen Professional Firefighters Association will host the first annual Halloween 5K Run/Walk to raise money for community outreach programs. The event will start and end at the Goshen Community Park off Goshen Road near the High School. The Run/Walk will transverse the park and school property following a marked trail used for HS cross country meets. Runners/Walkers are encouraged to show up in costume, awards will be given for best costume in 10 different age groups. Visit the online registration page for more information.