2017 Freeze Your Tail Off Mile Recap and Results

About 25 runners decided to figure out how fast that they could run a mile this past Sunday afternoon February 26, 2017  at the  RCGC Freeze Your Tail Off Mile at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH(View photos).  Conditions for the race were about  45 degrees sunny but windy which affected the runners out on the 1 mile course.
Top finisher was Seth Streitmatter  with a time of 4:44. He was followed by Kevin Kappers who ran a 4:46 and Jerry Medina who ran a 5:36. Cindy Moore was the top female finisher with a time of 6:50. She was followed by Charlotte Gould who ran a 7:15 and Sarah Minges who ran a 7:34.   (View results).
 Thank you to our volunteers Tom Glasscock, Marty Hovey,  Stacy Osborne, Lisa Porter and Luciano Thaboune.  Without their help, the race could not have happened.  A special thank to the City of Blue Ash for allowing us to use Summit Park and the taxi runway for the race and Fleet Feet Sports for the donation of gift cards to the top male and female finisher. See you next year. View Results.

2017 Freeze Your Tail Mile Race Results

Here are some race results from the 2017 Freeze Your Tail Off Mile  held on Sunday February 26 at Summit Park in Blue Ash. Full results should be posted on our website www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week.
If you have a question or concern, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

• Overall Results
• Award List

Freeze Your Tail Off Mile - this Sunday February 26

This Sunday February 26 is the Freeze Your Tail Off Mile at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH. Race Day Registration / Race Number pickup opens at noon on the taxi runway of the former Blue Ash Airport. Race Day Cost is $15.00 -  General Public, and  $10 -  Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Race starts at 1:00 PM. Awards to the top male and female plus age group awards. Food drink follow the race. For more information, visit the club website or view the race flier. See you there!
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday February 21, 2016
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $15 - General Public and $10 RCGC Members / 21 & Under.  Opens at noon at Summit Park 
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Summit Park beginning at noon. 
• COURSE: Out and back  mile run on the taxi runway of the former Blue Ash airport. 
• AWARDS: Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female Runner. Top Male and Female Runner in the following age groups: 12 & Under,13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday February 26 for the RCGC Freeze Your Tail Off. Race Day Registration/Packet Number Pickup opens at noon and race begins at 1:00 pm. $10 for RCGC Club Members / 21 & Under. $15 - General Public . Questions? Visit the club website, view the race flier, or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RCGC Prediction Run - March 26

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is hosting a Prediction Run on Sunday March 26, 2017 at Sharon Woods at 11:00 am. Run distance is 2.169 miles(two laps around Meadow Drive) in Sharon Woods and start will be near the Cardinal Crest Shelter.  Top male closest to his predicted time will get  $50. Top female will get $50 for being closest to her predicted time.  Other awards will be given based on how close each person is to their predicted time.
Visit the online registration page or view the race flier for more information.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, March 26, 2017 
• TIME: 11:00 AM 
• PLACE: Cardinal Crest Shelter, Sharon Woods, Sharonville OH. Note: A valid Motor Vehicle Permit ($10 annual or $3 daily) is required to enter Sharon Woods. 
• COURSE: 2.169 miles (two laps around Meadow Drive) in Sharon Woods. Starts near Cardinal Crest Shelter
• REGISTRATION: Preregistration Available through Wednesday March 22. Fee is $15 for the General Public and $10 for RCGC Members.
  Online registration available at www.runsignup.com.
• RACE INFORMATION:  Visit the online registration page or view the race flier for more information.  Register Online.

Early Registration Ends Soon For Freeze Your Tail Off Mile

Early registration ends soon for the RCGC Freeze Your Tail Off Mile. The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday February 21. Online Registration ends Wednesday February 22. Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under.  Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website, view the flier or the online registration site for more information about the race.

Race Details

• DATE: Sunday, February 26, 2017 - Open to All.
• TIME: 1:00 PM.  
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday February 21. Online Registration ends Wednesday February 22. Cost is $10.00 General Public and $5.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under.
• COURSE: 1 mile course on the former taxi runway of the Blue Ash airport.
• INFORMATION: Looking for a way to beat the winter blues. Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati at the Freeze Your Tail Off Mile. - the Mile Run where we would like to see it below freezing but not below zero. “B” Race in the RCGC Grand Prix. Online Registration is available through Wednesday February 22. Mail in entries need to be postmarked by February 21.   Visit the club website ,view the flier or the online registration site for more information about the race.
  Register online.

2017 Labor of Love Run Shirts Available for Purchase

The 37th Annual Valentine’s 2 Mile Labor of Love Run has a  few shirts left over from Sunday's race.  They are white and long sleeve with a design on front and a one color back listing the race sponsors. We have sizes for Youth Large, Small, Medium Large,  and XL. Cost is $10.00 which includes shipping. If you would like a shirt from the 2017 race, you can get them over at the Online Registration for the  Labor of Love.  They will be available for purchase through March 1. Order soon before the deadline ends or we run out of the size that you want.

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37th Annual Labor of Love Run Recap and Results

114 runners and walkers participated in the 37th Annual Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run this past Sunday February 12th in sunny but windy conditions(View photos).   Greg Lemmon of Cincinnati OH was the top overall finisher with a time of 10:22 followed by Robert Messmer of Cincinnati OH who ran a 10:34 and Kyle Mastin of Covington KY who ran a 10:58. Maddie Baker of Cincinnati OH was the top female with a time of 12:13 followed by Corey Long of Louisville KY who ran a 13:02 and Roberta Meyer of Shepherdsville KY who ran a 13:06. The top overall mixed couple were the Married Couple of Brad Dunleavy and  Krista Barnett with 11 points followed by the Buckeyes of Jonathan and Amy Pahren  who had 17 points and the Married Couple of Skylar and Melissa Sorokoty were third with 21 points. The top single male runner was Kyle Mastin who ran a 10:58 and the top single female runner was Corey Long who ran a 13:02. (Race Results ).
Thank you to our sponsors Waltz Business Solutions, Tri-State Running Company, and RoadId,
Thank you to our race day volunteers Starter and timer extraordinarre  Stacy Osborne, Tammy Alverson, Kila Hanrahan,  Marty Hovey, Paul Long, Christine Romani, Jim Welland and Heather Willis for putting on a successful and well-organized race.
See you at next year's race - the 38th Annual Valentine Race in 2018. Go to the club website to view race results.
If you won an award(view award list) and had to leave before the awards ceremony, you can go to the Foot Doctor  at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood Ohio after Wednesday February 15 to pick up your awards, For questions, feedback or issues, contact  cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Thank you for participating in the 2017 Labor of Love Run.

2017 Labor of Love Results

Here are some race results from the 37th Annual Labor of Love Run held on Sunday February 12. Full results should be posted on our website www.rcgc.net later this week. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com to arrange pickup.
If you have a question or concern, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.
Thank you to all that participated in 2017, see you in 2018.

• Overall Results
• Couple Results
• Award List

37th Annual Labor of Love Run - this Sunday February 12

This Sunday February 12 is the 37th Annual Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run. Please join us whether you have a valentine or not. This will be a lot of fun.
 Plenty of awards, and food. Race starts at 10:00 am at NKU. Race Day Registration / Race Number Pickup opens at 8:30 AM in the Albright Health Center.  Race Day Cost is $25.00(Includes Long Sleeve T-shirt). For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or view the race flier.

Race Details

• DATE: Sunday, February 12, 2017 - Open to All.
• TIME: 10:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
• PACKET PICK-UP: at NKU day of race beginning at 8:30 AM. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens 8:30 AM at Albright Health Center at Northern Kentucky University.  Cost is $25.00. No discounts 
• DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Cincinnati, Take I-471. 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light at the NKU sign. Take a right on University, then first left to Kenton. Park in the garage off Kenton. View Campus Map
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this winter in one of the more fun and different races that you'll find in Cincinnati.    Visit the club website or view the race flier for more information about the race. Race Information.

2016 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

Here are the 2016 RCGC Grand Prix Winners.  The goal of the Grand Prix was to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or supports us.  About 70 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2016.
  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female in the Youngster Category(29 & Under) Submasters Category(30 -39), Masters(40-49), GrandMaster(50-59) and Legends(60 & over) Categories. Scoring was based on any best 7 races(either A, B, C), one best B race, and one best C Race. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2016 Grand Prix.  Special  awards is given to those who score over 700 points in the Grand Prix and known as the 700 Club. They will be recognized on Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Annual Meeting in April. Congratulations everyone.
2016 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Barbara Ellwein
Youngsters(29&Under): Rebekah Whitacre
Submasters(30-39): Kila Hanrahan
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Carol Siderits
Legends(60 & over): Jennifer Black
Males
Overall: Lowell Clark
Youngsters(29&Under): Jim Moyer
Submasters(30-39): Larry Richards
Masters(40-49): Rich Webber
GrandMasters(50-59): Bob Platt
Legends(60 & over): James Welland

700 Club: Nurys Diaz, Barbara Ellwein, Sharon Niehaus,  Carol Siderits, Lowell Clark, Marty Hovey, Rich Webber, James Welland

Volunteer Opportunities - February 2017

Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater. If you can help out with any of these events, we would greatly appreciate it:

1. Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run   - The club needs 3 more volunteers to help with the race  on Sunday February 12,2017 for the Valentine's Labor of Love Run at Northern Kentucky University on Sunday February 12 at 10:00 AM.   The job is easy and it would take 1-2 hours of your time. For volunteering, you get the Valentine's Day Race Shirt.   Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by emailing us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at the online registration page. 
2. Freeze Your Tail Off Mile  - The club needs about 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, post race,  finish line and timing at the Freeze Your Tail Off Mile at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday February 26, 2017.  The jobs are easy and it would take 1-2 hours of your time.  For volunteering, you get the club's long sleeve shirt.  Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by emailing us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at the online registration page. 
3. Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Program Chair, and Newsletter Editor. Most positions take 2-3 hours a month 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 February 22.

Early Registration Ends Soon for 37th Annual Labor of Love Run

Early registration ends soon for the 37th Annual Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run, one of Greater Cincinnati's more beloved races. The deadline for Mail entries is Monday February 6. Online Registration is extended through Tuesday February 7. Cost is $18- General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under.  Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

Race Details

• DATE: Sunday, February 12, 2017 - Open to All.
• TIME: 10:00 AM. Note change in time. 
• PLACE: AD Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: The deadline for Mail entries is Monday February 6. Online Registration is extended through Tuesday February 7.
• PACKET PICK-UP: at the Albright Health Center on the day of race beginning at 8:30 AM. 
• DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Cincinnati, Take I-471. 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light at the NKU sign. Take a right on University, then first left to Kenton. Park in the garage off Kenton. View Campus Map
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this winter in one of the more fun and different races that you'll find in Cincinnati. Online Registration is available through Tuesday February 7. Mail in entries need to be postmarked by February 6.   Visit the club website for more information about the race.
  Register online.

February 2017 Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is a list of upcoming races in February 2017. Check the club calendar for a few more races in February.
Saturday February 4

• Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5k/10k, 9:00 am, US Bank Arena, Cincinnati OH, http://cycloneshockey.com. 

Sunday February 5

• ORRRC 50th Annual Frostbite 5 Mile, 2:00 pm, Centerville High School, Centerville, OH, www.orrrc.org

Saturday February 11 

• Cupid's Undies Run, 2:00 pm, Mt. Adams Pavilion, Cincinnati, OH,  www.cupidsundierun.com. 

Sunday February 12 

• 37th Annual Valentine’s Labor of Love 2 Mile Run, 10:00 am, Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY, www.cincinnatirunning.com.
• Sweetheart Shuffle, noon, Atrium YMCA, 5750 Innovation Drive, Franklin, OH 45005, www.runwalkjog.com. 

Saturday February 18

•  Frosty 14 Trail Run, 9:00 am, Caesar Creek State Park, Waynesville, OH, www.orrrc.org.
• Special Olympics Polar Climb 3K Walk/5K Run , 11:00 am, Versailles State Park - Versailles Lake Boat Ramp, Versailles, IN 47042, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday February 25

• Walk / Run 5k For Freedom , 10:00 am, Pine Hill Park, Mason OH, www.thefreedomchallenge.com.

Sunday February 26

• Freeze Your Tail Off Mile, 1:00 pm,  Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

2016 RCGC Mile Series Winners

 In 2016, the Runners' Club brought back the Mile Series to help celebrate being around for 40 years,
  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female in the Youngster Category(29 & Under) Submasters Category(30 -39), Masters(40-49), GrandMaster(50-59) and Legends(60 & over) Categories. Scoring was based on the best 7  mile races. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2016 Mile Series.   They will be recognized on Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Annual Meeting in April. Congratulations to everyone who participated.
2016 Mile Series Winners
Females
Overall: Barbara Ellwein
Youngsters(29&Under): Charlotte Gould
 Submasters(30-39): Kila Hanrahan
Masters(40-49): Cindy Moore
GrandMasters(50-59): Carol Siderits
Legends(60 & over): Jennifer Black

Males
Overall: John Garrity
Youngsters(29&Under): Josh Horn
Submasters(30-39): Larry Richards
Masters(40-49): Eric Gould
GrandMasters(50-59): Bob Platt
Legends(60 & over): Marty Hovey

Extra Mile Award: Barbara Ellwein,