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!

Mason Half-Marathon - November 6
Join the Epilepsy Foundation for the 2nd Annual Mason Half Marathon!
Come out on Sunday, November 6, 2011, for the Mason Half Marathon, 5K run or 5K walk to support those in our community who struggle from the effects of seizures.For Information call Kathy Stewart at (513) 721-2905 or email at her kathy.stewart@cincinnatiepilepsy.org.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 6, 2011
  
• TIME: 8:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Mason High School, Mason OH
  
• DISTANCE: Half Marathon and 5k.
  
• INFORMATION: Join the Epilepsy Foundation for the 2nd Annual Mason Half Marathon! Come out on Sunday, November 6, 2011, for the Mason Half Marathon, 5K run or 5K walk to support those in our community who struggle from the effects of seizures.
  For Information call Kathy Stewart at (513) 721-2905 or email at her kathy.stewart@cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
  

Help the RRCA Win a $10,000 Grant from Toyota
Received this in an email from the RRCA. The RRCA helps the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati with many of the events that we put on. If you can help the RRCA, thank you.
Here's the email:
Every week throughout the NFL season, four organizations are featured on Toyota's Facebook page and fans have the opportunity to vote daily to select the organization they believe is most deserving of the award. The Road Runners Club of America has been selected to be one of the four organizations this week!
The weekly winner receives a $10,000 grant from Toyota and is profiled during the following week's halftime show during NBC's "Sunday Night Football" telecast.
Your daily vote for RRCA for the next seven days could help our organization win $10,000 and a national commercial spot where the RRCA will share the "Join a Running Club" message with a large audience.
The RRCA is the first distance running organization to be highlighted as a Toyota HalfTime Handoff organization. Your participation in the voting effort helps support the sport you love the most!
If the RRCA wins, we will invest the $10,000 in the annual program fund, which supports our programs, such as Kids Run the Nation, Roads Scholars, Runner Friendly Community, National Running Awards, 2,000 Hour Volunteer Recognition, and much more.
VOTE NOW!

RCGC Run Like Hell Team
The Runner's Club of Greater Cincinnati has formed a team for the Run Like Hell 5k on Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 7:30pm at Xavier University (3614 Woodburn Ave.) This is a really fun race, and there's a great afterparty and costume contest! Though you don't have to dress up, it is certainly encouraged! The club has decided to dress as the California Raisins this year! Please visit our donation and registration home page, which you can access from the club president's fundraising page. Join the Team.

UC Running Study
Got this in an email:
Liz Miller is currently working on her Masters Degree in Exercise and Physiology at the University of Cincinnati.
She is conducting a biomechanical study on minimalist running at the University of Cincinnati to better understand effects of minimal shoe running. Runners who are interested in transitioning to minimalist running are invited to participate.
If you are between the ages of 18-35 years of age and run an average of 30 miles/week or more you may qualify to participate.
There’s a wonderful three months of running ahead! If you want to join the study please email Liz Miller (Department of Anthropology) at: mille2ee@mail.uc.edu.

Blogs To Check Out
Recently, a couple of running blogs come to my attention. A runner in Indiana recently started a race reports website/blog. She invites you to come check it out and submit your race stories after your next big event, like Chicago!
She also has a complimentary Cincinnati Half Marathon race entry to give away. Details are on her blog at www.myracemystory.com.
Also, someone has started a blog with different trails in the greater Cincinnati area, so far only one route is mapped out (French Park) but he plans on mapping out various routes around the city with photos and descriptions of the trail. If this is helpful or you would like to contribute, let him know at http://cincytrailrunning.blogspot.com.
Finally, don;t forget to check out the Runners' High blog over at the Cincinnati Enquirer with veteran runner Jim Pleshinger and of course the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati blog.

September Poll Results
Here are the final results from the September poll. The question was: When you go for a run, do you take your phone with you? Never was the top vote getter with 9 votes followed by Always with 6 votes and Rarely with 5 Votes. Thank you to the 28 that voted. The full results will be left up for the next couple of days. The next poll question will be out soon.