Go On Be Brave At Regal Deerfield Town Center, Mason - January 17

 ONE NIGHT ONLY️ – JANUARY 17, 2024 – REGAL DEERFIELD TOWN CENTER, MASON

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati for a very special film about the first person with ALS to complete a marathon in all 50 states! Given the terminal diagnosis of ALS at only 33 years old, Andrea Lytle Peet set a goal that should have been impossible. Celebrated by critics as “one of the great discoveries of 2023” the award-winning documentary Go On, Be Brave is “a joyous ride we all need to take.” Purchase tickets and view the trailer at GoOnBeBrave.com.  

Survey for Women Runners 18-40

 Received in an email:

My name is Dana Golden and I am a PhD student at the University of Virginia. I am exploring menstrual cycle influence on female endurance athlete performance. Below is a link to an anonymous survey  that I hope you will forward on to your female athletes that compete in 1 mile or longer distance. If you have any questions regarding the survey please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your time. 

 Survey link: https://virginiahsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07IDD6oO6We444u

UMD Running Research Survey

Got in an email: 

 My name is Morgan Radel, a Master of Professional Studies student at the University of Minnesota Duluth! I am conducting a survey-based study with my faculty advisor Dr. Jason Torkelson of the Sociology Department at UMD. The survey is researching frequency and impact of harassment faced by runners. The results and following analysis will contribute to raising awareness on this important topic! I would expect the survey to take around 2-5 minutes to complete. 

 Would you be willing to forward this information and the survey link to the members of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati? Within the survey is a consent form as well as information on what to expect from the survey. It would be of great help to my research and degree progress if you would be willing to pass along this information and participate. 

 

Survey link: Runners' Experience with Harassment 

 I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can contact me at radel038@d.umn.edu. Thank you!

RRCA Run@Work Day - September 17

The 15th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day and 9th Run@School Day presented by the RRCA is Friday September 17. Companies,businesses, running clubs, fitness centers, schools and other groups across the country are participating with planned fun runs and walks to get people moving.
The Run@Work Day and Run@School Day goal is to encourage adults and children to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Create an event at your work place with your co-workers or find an event to get moving. Get a planning kit, fact sheet, and posters on the RRCA website to help get you started!

SJO-NO Virtual Run

To abide by the social distancing rules set in place to keep us safe, St. Joseph Orphanage has created the SJO-NO RUN! Please join them for their first ever virtual fundraiser! From April 20th to May 22nd, donors, volunteers, staff and friends of SJO will band together to raise funds and healthy steps for the children that they serve. Each dollar raised brings them a step closer to the finish line of $30,000! So far about 5,000 has been raised. The virtual run has the following features:

•  Each participant can create their own fundraising page to share with family, friends and on social media! 
• The page will track both miles run (or walked, or biked etc.) as well as funds raised. 
• When you hit the $100 fundraising mark, Saint Joseph Orphanage will send you a SJO-NO RUN t-shirts. 
• There will be a winner in miles completed and funds raised. 

This is a great way to get the entire family involved. Raise funds for kids in crisis while staying healthy with your loved ones. Each Participant will be asked to contribute a minimum $25 sign-up donation that will count towards your fundraising total. Visit https://sjo-norun.causevox.com for more information.

RRCA Survey Regarding Runners' Attitudes on the COVID-19

Got in an email:

RRCA has launched a nationwide survey to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected participation in running events as well as locally organized group runs and training programs. Please share the survey with your members or event participants.
 Copy and paste this URL for sharing (url must end with "start" for sharing purposes) : http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eh1isn3jk94ehrqs/start
 The goal of the survey is to gather data from runners to better understand what changes they expect to see within the running community and event industry, post-pandemic. Some preliminary data is already noted in the Looking Forward: Guide for Races.
 Runners and race directors, like the population at large, hope to return to "normal" at some point in the coming months. Runner feedback will be helpful as the RRCA works with the consortium of race directors, club leaders, health experts, industry leaders, and more in partnership to update guidelines and recommendations to assist the running community in formulating best practice plans for post-pandemic running in the coming months. Results will be shared in a few weeks following data review and analysis. Take the Survey.

Places To Run

If you are new to Cincinnati, just visiting, a local new to running or looking for a different place to run due to the Corona virus, our website has a consolidated list of local places to run. If you have more places that you would like to include that are not currently listed, please email us. Places to Run
Also, the club has a list of Running Routes at USATF.org that we have created through the past couple of years from our group runs. Check them out! Club Running Routes.

Running Research Survey

Got in an email from Patrick Wilson, Assistant Professor of Human Sciences at Old Dominion University:
 I am a faculty member at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. I was wondering if you might be willing to share a hyperlink for a research survey with your running group’s members. The study is looking at the links between sleep, bodily sensations, and gut function in endurance runners. The study is be done through an electronic survey that should take about 5-7 minutes to complete. To be eligible, participants should be 18+ years old and running at least 15 miles/week. Responses are kept anonymous. The survey link is below:
 https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6gveIp0SgQwQyqN

Thanks for your consideration.

Skid Row Marathon - One Night Only - October 14

The Award-winning documentary Skid Row Marathon is about a criminal court judge who organizes a running club comprised of homeless, recovering alcoholic and paroled men and women on LA’s Skid Row who seek to rediscover their sense of self-worth and dignity. View Trailer
It will be in theaters nationwide for a one night showing on Monday October 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
In addition to the movie, it includes a “Where Are They Now” segment.
Visit fathomevents.com for theaters and to purchase tickets.

Places To Run In Greater Cincinnati

If you are new to Cincinnati, just visiting, a local new to running or looking for a different place to run, our website has a consolidated list of local places to run. If you have more places that you would like to include that are not currently listed, please email us. Places to Run
Also, the club has a list of Running Routes at USATF.org that we have created through the past couple of years from our group runs. Check them out! Club Running Routes.

14th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day - September 20

The 14th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day and 8th Run@School Day presented by the RRCA is Friday September 20. Companies,businesses, running clubs, fitness centers, schools and other groups across the country are participating with planned fun runs and walks to get people moving.
The Run@Work Day and Run@School Day goal is to encourage adults and children to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Create an event at your work place with your co-workers or find an event to get moving. Get a planning kit, fact sheet, and posters on the RRCA website to help get you started!
Post your event on the RRCA Run@Work Day Fan Page to let others know what you are doing on September 20.

2019 Queen City Invitational - August 31

The Queen City Invitational is an opportunity to see the local college cross country teams like University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University race without a drive out of town. Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2019 marks the 38th year that the meet has been held. The meet is Saturday August 31 at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights KY. The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit nkunorse.com for more information.
QUEEN CITY INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

• DATE: Saturday August 31, 2019 
• TIME: 9:00 AM 
• PLACE: Vahalla Course, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY 
• INFORMATION: Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2019 marks the 38th year that the meet has been held. The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit nkunorse.com for more information. Cross Country Course is across the street from the NKU Softball Field. View campus map.

2019 Queen City Adventure Running Series

Got in an email from Bob Roncker:

I am often asked, “Bob, what do you do now that you are retired”? Along with the normal replies I add that I have restarted a past involvement with the sport of orienteering and Orienteering Cincinnati, the local orienteering organization. I am contacting you to inform you of a new local upcoming orienteering event that may be of great interest to you.

 First - What is orienteering?
 Orienteering is a fun way of training and competing. You use your skill of finding one's way through a series of checkpoints on an unfamiliar course using a map and a compass. Typically, a course is set in a wilderness area and the participants are timed as they complete it. Orienteering challenges both mind and body. The key to orienteering is the ability to make wise decisions, rather than the ability to run like a deer. Hence, it’s called "The Thinking Sport". Out in the woods, you must make decisions and calculations; reading the map, recognizing the terrain, choosing routes, setting the compass, and sometimes counting paces. This mental challenge makes orienteering consistently stimulating. It can be a way to experience nature and the outdoors in a new way or it can be a competitive event where time is critical. Orienteering adapts to all ages, experience and abilities.

What is QCARS? 
 The Queen City Adventure Running Series (QCARS) is a series of six events held at parks and other venues in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Each event will feature two races in which participants use a map and compass to locate hidden checkpoints. One race will be suitable for beginners and the other race for more experienced navigators. Both races will be less than 3 km if you travel straight between each checkpoint. You can go at your own pace, according to your navigation skills and foot speed. Some participants will take their time and enjoy seeing their favorite park in a whole different way. Some participants will go fast in order to best other competitors or attain a personal record. Whatever your goal, you will have an adventure!

Event Locations

 6/08/19 Burnet Woods
 6/22/19 Sharon Woods
 7/13/19 Northern Kentucky University
 7/27/19 Mt. Airy Forest
 8/10/19 Tower Park, Fort Thomas
 8/24/19 Eden Park

Event Logistics
 Each event takes place on a Saturday, with a start window from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Participants should be off the course by 1:00 p.m. Free instruction is available in the registration area. Your entry fee includes a pre-marked map and timing chip, which records your visit to each of the checkpoints. 

Registration
 You’ll find entry fees to be considerably less expensive than those of typical road races. Online registration for the entire series at www.ocin.org is $30 (this includes a $15 OCIN membership) or you may sign up for an individual event on the day that it takes place ($5 members and $10 non-members). But, as an added inducement, for you and a small group of key people, if you mention my name at registration, Orienteering Cincinnati will waive the registration fee for the first event that you attend. I believe, if you give orienteering a try, you will enjoy it and you will find that it complements your current exercise program. Bring a friend with you! I look forward to seeing you with map in hand. Many of you initially joined a store related running or walking group and found it to be a life-changing experience. Do you want to miss this opportunity of not venturing into a new activity and missing the many outcomes that may result?

 For Additional Contact Information
Gregory Fasig – President of Orienteering Cincinnati gregfasig@outlook.com 513.621.7751

Runners Wanted For Biomechanical Study

Got in an email:
The UNLV Biomechanics Research Team is looking for participants for a new running study and you may qualify for participation. You may also have the opportunity to find out your VO2 Max!
They are looking for healthy individuals aged 18-65 who regularly participate in running, CrossFit/resistance training, or cycling and/or swimming.
To see if you qualify for this study, please follow the link to a pre-screening survey. https://unlv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpdyGpwaZTxgFtr
This survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete and will help us determine whether you qualify for this study. The survey will ask you general questions about the type of activity you participate in and how often you participate.
If you qualify, a member of the research team will contact you shortly after survey competition with more information and see if you would like to participate. In addition, this survey will give you the option to sign up to receive emails containing information about future UNLV biomechanics studies.
Attached is the recruitment flyer with more information about this study. Feel free to contact them with any questions you may have. View Flyer.

Run Like Hell Retires After 26 Years

Got in an email:
After 26 years, Run Like Hell Retires.
 It is with great sadness that the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announces the retirement of Run Like Hell. For the past 26 years, this 5k race brought together the Cincinnati community to run, eat, drink, and fight cystic fibrosis.
Since its inception in 1991, Run Like Hell has raised over $1.6 million to go towards the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.
However, as the race grew throughout the years, so did the costs of putting on a 5k. In the end, the chapter made the tough decision of putting the race into retirement due to the increasing expense ratio.
While Run Like Hell has a longstanding tradition, the top priority for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is keeping sight of what really matters; and that is our families. The Greater Cincinnati Chapter will continue to focus on other special events to raise money to put back into advance research and high-quality CF care.
 We want to thank all of the dedicated volunteers, team leaders, runners, in-kind donors, and sponsors for their unwaivering support throughout the years.
We hope that you will continue to stay on this journey to end cystic fibrosis with us through one of the events listed below or through different programs such as the ones listed here.

Sincerely,
Your Greater Cincinnati & Dayton Chapter

Northwestern University Runner Survey

Got in an email:
MBA Students at Northwestern University are conducting a survey on runners to understand their pain points, needs and demands. The results will be used to make future races as stress free as possible for runners. They have a team of students in the Marketing Research Class who are working on this research.
 We have compiled a survey that takes less than 6 minutes to complete. Your response is anonymous. We don't capture any data other than your responses.
 Northwestern University Kellogg Runner Survey
If you need any further information on this project or the survey, please feel free to contact us at the address below. Thank you so much for your invaluable support. Ameya.Bhosle@Kellogg.Northwestern.edu

2018 Queen City Invitational - September 1

The Queen City Invitational is an opportunity to see the local college cross country teams like University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University race without a drive out of town. Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2018 marks the 37th year that the meet has been held. The meet is Saturday September 1 at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights KY. The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit nkunorse.com for more information.

Self-Defense Workshop For Runners - June 23

Got in an email:

Cincinnati Quest Martial Arts  is hosting a self-defense workshop for runners on June 23rd in  Springdale school Cincinnati.
 As a hub for runners in the Cincy area, you might know some folks who could really use this potentially life saving info!
The workshop is only $25, and half is being donated to Women Helping Women, a local non-profit that helps protect women from violence. Space is limited to only 20 participants.
 Here is the link to the facebook event page, if you would like to let your folks know through social media, and here is a link to the eventbrite web registration page if you wanted to send out an email blast.
 If you have any questions, please contact me at johanna@cincinnatiquestcenter.com.

Thank you

Volunteers Needed For the 2018 AAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Got in an email:

The University of Cincinnati Track and Field team is hosting the 2018 Outdoor Track and Field Conference Championships this year for the AAC. Could you pass along to your runners that we are seeking volunteers to help us host this event? The dates for the meet are May 11th, 12th and 13th . Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Nathan Collins at Nathan.collins@uc.edu.

2018 Greater Cincinnati Running Hall Of Fame Induction Banquet - April 29

The 2018 Greater Cincinnati Running Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will take place on Sunday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the Original Montgomery Inn in Montgomery.  The induction class includes Angela Bizzarri, C. Russell Payne, Frank Russo, Ron Russo and David Payne.  They will also honor RCGC club founder Mike Boylan, as a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.
The cost of the event is $ 40.00.  It includes the Montgomery Inn dinner and dessert. More importantly, the banquet celebrates the rich running tradition of Greater Cincinnati. If you would like to order tickets, please call Steve Nester at (513) 236-6893.  You can also purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com.  No tickets are sold at the door and this event will sell out.